This half-day course provides attendees with techniques that will help them be more effective in their interactions with people living with dementia.
Attendees will learn a variety of methods of creating and sustaining engagement that will benefit the wellbeing of people at all stages of the dementia journey.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, attendees will be able to:
Understand how dementia may affect memory, understanding and perception
Identify where an individual may be on their journey with dementia, enabling them to tailor their approach appropriately
Understand the importance of non-verbal communication and how this can help enhance meaningful interaction
Identify and overcome some of the obstacles to communication and engagement
Learn the principles of effective connection and how to put these into practice
Explore ways of creating and sustaining engagement in both group settings and one-to-one
Understand the importance of validation and put it into practice
Address the underlying needs, often expressed as ‘distressed behaviour’
To find out more, email us at info@aliveactivities.org or call the office on 07861 385 543.
We would love to support your staff in delivering high-quality meaningful engagement that enriches the lives of your residents.