Dementia Care

Course Overview

This introductory Dementia Care course is designed for caregivers, nursing staff, support workers, and healthcare professionals in the disability and aged care sectors who provide care for individuals living with dementia.  This workshop explores the fundamentals of dementia, its causes, types, and symptoms, while equipping participants with practical skills and strategies to support individuals with dementia in a compassionate and person-centred manner.

Course Highlights

• Understanding Dementia: Gain insight into what dementia is, key facts, causes, and different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
• Recognising Symptoms & Risk Factors: Identify early signs of dementia, understand its progression, and explore prevention strategies.
• Treatment & Care Approaches: Learn about treatment options and best practices for supporting individuals with dementia.
• Person-Centred Care: Develop skills to enhance the daily lives of individuals living with dementia, ensuring dignity and respect in their care.
• Communication & Behavioural Changes: Understand how dementia affects communication and behaviour and learn techniques to manage changes effectively.
• Safety & Self-Care: Explore methods to create a safe environment while also prioritising self-care for caregivers and support workers.
• Practical Application: Engage in real-world scenarios, video simulations, and discussions to reinforce learning and best practices.

Training includes a combination of presentations, discussions, and video simulations to ensure an engaging and practical learning experience.  Upon completion, participants will have the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with dementia.