Dementia & People with Learning Difficulties

Overview

his one day course has been developed to try and help anyone trying to support a person with learning disabilities who develops dementia. It adopts a person centred approach and provides a framework within which participants think about what they are doing and why.

Who is Dementia & People with Learning Difficulties aimed at?

For all those who support adults with learning disabilities

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will have:

• A general understanding of dementia: causes, signs and symptoms
• Awareness of the broad policy context
• Diagnosis and assessment information
• Ability to respond to the changing needs of a person with a learning disability who is developing dementia