Description
This workshop is for health care providers and staff who provide direct care to people with behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment. This workshop offers the participants an opportunity to build on and practise skills gained from dementia training programs (such as U-First!®). Through a case study approach, participants will have an opportunity to work as a team and develop a supportive action plan for persons living with dementia who are experiencing responsive behaviours.
Pre-requisites
Participants must have completed either ONE of the following:
- U-First!®
- PIECES
Knowledge 2 Action (K2A) – Supporting Responsive Behaviours in Dementia Care
Knowledge 2 Action (K2A) – Supporting Responsive Behaviours in Dementia Care
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Recall the behavioural and psychological impact(s) of dementia
- Describe the 7 Domains of Well Being
- Recognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual
- Develop person-centred support strategies
- Develop a supportive action plan as part of a team
Learning Outcomes
This workshop will use case studies to help you:
- Deepen your understanding and ability to apply the U-First! & PIECES Framework
- Increase the wellbeing and quality of life of people with dementia experiencing behaviour changes
- Reduce stress and increase job satisfaction for you and for others on the team
- Enhance collaboration within the care team to develop and implement supportive strategies
FREE
3 hrs
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Upcoming Sessions
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