Dementia

On-Line Learning

SCILS (http://www.scils.co.uk/)

learning materials - individual session How to respond to dementia and confusion - You need to register to use this site, when you register you need to quote our organisation reference number which is 188LCIN001.

Alzheimers Society http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/)

Fact sheets

Learning outcomes: (what you could expect to achieve)

Understand the terms ‘dementia’ and ‘confusion’ and person centred care
Know how to communicate
Know how to provide individual personal care
Have identified the importance of eating and drinking
Understand the need for activity
A range of fact sheets on a very wide range of topics from understanding dementia to personal care to walking to unusual behaviour and the needs of carers.

Learning Materials

The Journal of Dementia Care (also on careinfo.org website)
Dementia Care 2nd Edition Chapman, Gilmour and McIntosh - Age Concern England
Hearing the voice of people with Dementia - Opportunities and Obstacles Malcolm Goldsmith (1996) Jessica Kingsley

Learning outcomes: (what you could expect to achieve)

Specific articles in meeting the needs of people with dementia
Meeting the need of people with dementia in residential and day service settings
Practical advice and suggestions are offered to help professionals gain a greater understanding of dementia and develop skills which aid communication

Training Event

Distance learning:

Certificate in Dementia Awareness

This certificate is suitable for staff who are working with/will be working with people with dementia. You will receive tutor support and be expected to complete within the 16 week time scale.

Learning outcomes: (what you could expect to achieve)