Namaste Care Train the Trainer

Session Overview

“Namaste Care” is an acclaimed program designed to foster meaningful connections for individuals with advanced dementia by engaging their five senses: touch, hearing, sight, smell, and taste.

The term “Namaste” is a heartfelt Hindi greeting that honours the spirit within each person and guides the essence of this approach.

By incorporating multi-sensory activities such as music, food and drink, and soothing touch or massage, you can uplift those you care for. Helping people with advanced dementia “Live Not Just Exist”.

This one-day in person train the trainer course with a follow-up online mentoring session is designed to give you the skills to implement Namaste care within your care setting. Making sure you are confident in the principles of Namaste Care and sharing your knowledge and train others.

You will receive your own Namaste Starter basket, complete with an assortment of sensory items to help you start implementing this meaningful programme.

Suitable for

• Dementia care trainers
• Health & Social Care staff supporting people living with advanced dementia in any setting.
• Those running dementia groups may also find this useful to attend.

What’s included

This course includes:

• A full one-day (in person) immersive experience
• Your own Namaste starter basket, including sensory items
• A resource pack to enable you to implement and train your team to deliver Namaste
• A post course two hour online mentoring session

Learning outcomes

• Learn about Namaste and the importance of the senses in Dementia care
• Learn how to implement Namaste within a care setting – the practicalities
• Have the opportunity to discuss and feel confident in applying Namaste principles
• Develop your communication and training skills to enable you to share your knowledge and train others in Namaste

Dates

• Summer Course,
  Thursday 23rd July, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, in person, The EOLP Education Hub, Crewe, CW1 4RJ and
  Thursday 13th August, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, online
• Winter Course,
  Thursday 10th December, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, in person, The EOLP Education Hub, Crewe, CW1 4RJ and
  Thursday 7th January 2027, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, online 

Location

• Parking: There is free parking on-site, please follow the signs.

Details

• Length: All day, 9:30 am start
• Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Suitable for: Dementia Care trainers and Health & Social Care staff
• Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks will be provided.  Please bring your own lunch
• Delivered: In person. See Dates below for details of locations. 

Cost

• Cost: £250 per place, please email info@eolp.org.uk for further information.

Bespoke Booking

We would love to work with you, contact us to explore a bespoke session for your organisation.