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JemCare Training (South East) Limited
Elstree Business Centre
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Herts
WD6 1RX

Tel: 0845 200 8536
Fax: 0845 200 8537
Email:enquiries@jemcare.net

Aging & Strategies for dealing with Dementia

Aging & Strategies for dealing with Dementia

Introduction

This 3-hour training event provides an insight into the ageing process and dementia and their impact on the elderly. This understanding is crucial for developing coping strategies and person-centred care, and to help maintain service users’ independence, quality of life and wellbeing, as well as the peace of mind of their carers and families.

Objectives of the training

· To put the impact of the ageing process and the effect dementia has on the elderly into context;

· To propose supportive strategies for dealing with age and dementia;

· To provide approaches to developing person-centred care, promoting independence, well-being and quality of life;

· To consider strategies and actions when caring for someone who exhibits what is sometimes described as “challenging behaviour”;

· To reinforce the idea that a person who is elderly or physically or mentally frail can still respond emotionally to stimulation as long as you know what motivates them;

· To improve both the carer and service user’s quality of life and stimulation;

· To emphasise the importance of a Life History.

What will be achieved?

· Better understanding of the impact of ageing;

· An understanding of the four basic stages of dementia, the behaviour associated with each stage and strategies for dealing with this behaviour;

· What you can and cannot expect over the course of a dementia illness;

· Strategies for dealing with “challenging” or “difficult” moods or personalities;

· Practical suggestions for stimulating and motivating a dementia sufferer and developing a person-centred care plan;

· Awareness of best practice – Do’s and Don’ts

· Understanding the value of knowing a person’s Life History and using this information as a support strategy, tool and activity;

Who should attend?

The training is designed for those who have the responsibility of advising or caring for the elderly or people with dementia or a physical or learning disability. For example:

· Spouses, families and private carers;

· Care professionals, social workers and nurses employed by domiciliary care agencies, day care centres, care homes, hospitals and other institutions;

· Charity staff, their clients, members and outreach workers;

· Members of social communities and networks such as the Women’s Institute, Verity Club, Community Centres;

· Members of religious communities and networks such as synagogues, churches and mosques.

Delegate Support Materials

These include:

· Delegate notes

· Blank full Life History template

· Blank summary Life History template

· Certificate of attendance

Training Enquiries and Booking Arrangements

Training can be arranged either on an individual or group basis for up to 30 delegates per training session.

Please complete the enquiry / booking form or simply contact us.

FEES

The fee is £150.00 per half day and £300.00 per whole day (please note this is the fee for the session - not per delegate) All training fees are exclusive of accommodation & travel expenses. Please see our terms and conditions.

To make the training as accessible as possible and keep costs to a minimum, with the agreement of the host organisation, all marketing of the training event, duplication of materials, refreshments, equipment and venue hire is at the host organisation’s expense.

However, if any of the above services are required a separate quote can be provided.

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Contact details

For further information please contact Andrew Cowen on Tel: 020 8922 6597, Mobile: 07905 765 769 Email: enquiries@caringandsharing.info.