Understanding dementia

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Session Overview

The course will help you gain an understanding of what to expect as Dementia advances including:

  • Changes in Perception
  • Making the home dementia friendly
  • Understanding Sundowning
  • Improving communication
  • Supporting someone’s eating, drinking and continence
  • Supporting anticipatory grief
  • Supporting through signposting (Dementia UK)
Details
  • Length: 2hrs
  • Suitable for: Unpaid carers (family/friend). This session is mainly geared towards family carers to help them in their caring role.

    If you are a professional who wishes to attend in a personal capacity or are attending so that you can better support family carers, then this session will also be suitable for you.

  • Delivered: online via Microsoft Teams

Funded dates for Cheshire East people only:

  • Thursday 30 January 2025: 9:30 – 11:30
  • Wednesday 12 February 2025: 14:00 – 15:30 at Kelsall Wellbeing Hub, 7 Green Hill Road, Tarporley CW6 0SN
  • Thursday 20 March 2025: 14:30 – 16:30
Bespoke Booking

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

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