Dementia – Challenging Behaviour/Communication

Overview

This course looks at understanding and responding to the behaviour of people with dementia. The training uses the principles of person centred care and looks particularly at communication and the effect of the environment.

Who is Dementia – Challenging Behaviour/Communication aimed at?

This course is aimed at all staff working in the care environment who work with older people with dementia.

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will be have:

• Considered the implications of dementia on the person
• Explored the reasons behind the behaviour of someone with dementia
• Considered and explore anticipatory responses
• Examined the importance of the environment and routine
• Understood the importance of effective communication and life story