Dementia Awareness (Virtual or Face to face)
Individuals, who work with or provide care and support to people with dementia, have a duty and a responsibility to gain a good understanding of the condition. Dementia awareness ensures that families, care workers, managers and service providers enable people living with dementia to have the highest quality of life, dignity and independence. We believe that by undertaking this training module you will increase and update your knowledge of the ways that dementia affects people.
Aims
• To raise your awareness of dementia
• To support your learning towards a diploma qualification
• To give you an enjoyable learning experience
Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
• Understand what dementia is and who it affects
• Understand some of the experiences of people with dementia
• Understand lifestyle choices which can help to prevent dementia
• Understand the difference between the medical and social models of care
Dates available on arrangement
JoCo Learning & Development Ltd. can also create this course for you on arrangement at your workplace.
Dementia Awareness course is a half day workshop and is for 12 - 15 learners. Additional learners may be negotiated at additional cost. Learners will receive a workbook to facilitate retaining and refreshing knowledge following the course. Certificates of attendance will be sent following the course and a Training Evaluation report following learner feedback.We require a host organisation to provide an appropriate size training room for the number of learners and the ability to provide learners with refreshments (tea and coffee) and facilities for breaks (toilets).
Please contact us to discuss your needs, facilities and any bespoke needs for your staff.
