Dementia awareness
Dementia awareness is a critical part of providing good quality housing and support to older people. It is important for staff to understand that dementia is not a normal part of ageing. It is vital for them to have skills, knowledge and tools at their disposal to recognise the signs and symptoms of the many types of dementia and feel confident in recording these and referring onto other agencies as appropriate.
What will participants learn?
- The difference between the ageing process and its impact on memory
- The range of dementias
- Specific examination of Alzheimer’s
- Specific reference to Korsakoff’s syndrome: alcohol-related dementia
- How to work with people with dementia in a positive way
- Memory aids
- Tools and techniques
- How to complement the housing and support role with dementia clinics and other community-based interventions
- Other key considerations for people with dementia and their carers
- Physical wellbeing
- Depression and associated mental ill health.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at staff delivering services to older people including resident and mobile wardens, scheme managers, site officers, neighbourhood housing officers, and support officers and workers.
Our trainer:
Helena Taylor-Knox is an experienced training practitioner and psychologist. Having started her career working in the care and support field, she has built up vast experience in working with many client groups and used her clinical knowledge to train staff teams to deliver more sensitive and higher quality services to vulnerable customers.
HQN has a track record of helping organisations achieve real and lasting performance improvements. If you are interested in this brand new training package, please contact David Ganz, Executive Director of Training and Development Services, to discuss your specific needs on 07921 308823 or by emailing training@hqnetwork.co.uk
