This course aims to demystify the condition and help workers understand it -from causation, through the progress of the condition and to the end of life stages. They will consider how to approach support in a practical and ‘Person Centred way’ so that service users experience dignity and respect in their lives. The course is informed by the Dignity Campaign as well as a range of legislative and professional guidelines including the DoH, Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK etc. Please note that the depth of learning is dependent on the course duration. |
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The course provides some knowledge for: NHS KSF: Core 1.2; HWB1.2; HWB5.2 CIS: 3.1; 4.1; 4.2.2; 4.3; 6.1; 7; 8.2 QCF: DEM 201; 202; 204; 205; 207; 209; 210; 211 |
The course is designed for Health & Support
staff working with people with Dementia in a variety of settings. The course will assist organisations to deliver CQC Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 7. |
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Learning outcomes By the end of the course learners should understand: • What is meant by Dementia as an umbrella term • Typical signs and symptoms • Diagnosis: - How it is made - Who would be involved - Information that would be useful - challenges - misdiagnosis - a disability? • The different Dementias-a brief overview and prognosis for each • What is Alzheimer’s disease • Who gets it: Gender, Ethnicity, Age, etc • What causes it: Recent research & Myths • Who is indirectly affected and how; incl. ’living bereavement’ • The progress of the condition-Stages • What might it be like to experience Dementia • Caring for someone at home; the joys and the challenges • Resources and help available • The move to residential care (Incl. issues for family) • Care in early stages-the period of adjustment for the person and their supporters • The need to work and cooperate with others • The role of medication • The types of medication and purpose • What is a therapeutic dose and what is over-dosing • Medication abuse. The do’s and don’ts Medication abuse. Advocacy and whistle blowing • How to support the person in meeting their basic needs: - eating and drinking - personal care - continence - sleeping - mobility - privacy • Supporting the person with: - confusion - disorientation - memory • Helping the person to maintain and develop relationships - family - others - sexuality • Maintaining skills and independence • Meeting cultural, spiritual and identity needs (incl. LGBT) • Working with Anxiety/Depression, Delirium, Delusions and Hallucinations • The responsibility for Safeguarding • Why people may behave aggressively • Avoiding aggressive behaviour-managing aggressive behaviour • Health and Safety and working with risk • The end of life stages in a residential setting • The need for flexible and effective Person Centred support plans linked with risk assessment • Capacity and the key elements of the MCA • Local policy and legislation |
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| Training methods utilised include: Presentations, Role-play, Trust exercises, Word-storming, Feedback, Discussion, Tutor presentations, PowerPoint, Group work, DVD and Handouts | ||||
