We have places available on various Dementia training sessions being provided by Gareth Jenkins EFFRO via Teams as follows;
Target Audience: Paid and Unpaid Carers
Please book your places via email practice.development(at)powys.gov.uk
Dementia Friend Information Session (1 hour)
• Become an Alzheimer Society dementia friend (route to becoming a dementia champion)
• Increase awareness on what dementia is and how it can affect people
• Creates a good foundation for the rest of our courses
• Produced by Alzheimer Society
18th September 2023, 10am – 11am
9th October 2023, 10am – 11am
Reminiscence Therapy & Dementia
• Overview of reminiscence therapy
• Interactive session with numerous ideas of reminiscence activities
• Practical support on how to implement the activities and create your own
25th September 2023, 10am – 12pm
Person Centred Approach to Dementia Care
• Overview of person-centred care for someone with dementia
• Introduction to the concepts of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Reminiscence Therapy
• To equip staff with person centred activities
• To provide practical support on implementing activities
3rd October 2023, 10am – 12pm
Communication and Dementia
• Overview of communication issues in dementia
• Communication tips and ideas for care home environments
• Understanding behaviours and how to respond
• Dealing with distress
• Communication methods to try
22nd September 2023, 1pm – 3pm
6th October 2023, 10am – 12pm
