This course will consider:

• 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

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.