Understanding Dementia and Progression to End of Life; Living Well and Dying Well

Session Overview

You will be provided with background resources; videos and reading material prior to attendance, for your information and guidance. We recommend ½ day training time be allocated to include independent guided study.

The 2 hour interactive online session will cover;

• Dementia, a brief discussion
• What we mean by advanced dementia and ‘end of life’?
• Person-centred dementia care
• Overcoming the effect of diminishing communication
• Behaviour and de-escalating distress
• The Mental Capacity Act & best interests
• Delirium and dementia

Learning Outcomes

The interactive online session will;

• Provide education to address the care of people with Advanced Dementia; symptom management including pain, delirium, nutrition and hydration
• Explore decision support tools for dementia care
• Explore The Mental Capacity Act and decision-making
• Offer an overview of most common medications used (video)
• Discuss behaviour and dementia, and share techniques to de-escalate distress
• Provide skills to overcome communication barriers and obstacles
• Appraise therapeutic interventions for people with dementia

Details

• Length: to be confirmed
• Suitable for: 
• Delivered: 

Funded for Cheshire East Place staff.

• September 19 2024: 9.00-16.00
• February 26 2025: 09.00-16.00

Delegates outside Cheshire East Place are welcome at a cost of £ per person.

Bespoke Booking

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