This comprehensive training will show ways of connecting and engaging in a meaningful way with people living with later-stage dementia, through a range of creative and therapeutic practices.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, attendees will be able to:
Engage with people who are harder to reach
Have improved communication skills – ways to make better connections
Understand distressed behaviour – validation and putting feelings first
Make activities meaningful
Develop multi-sensory techniques
Enable environments – make the most of your space
Provide meaningful engagement at end of life
Feel more confident in connecting with the people you support in a person- centred way
Feel equipped to engage meaningfully with the people you support in a variety of creative and therapeutic ways
Understand spontaneous engagement
Have the skills to offer activities which reflect personhood; enabling the people you support to live well with later-stage dementia
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.