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