This course will explore what we mean when we say someone has dementia. The course will challenge you to think more about how we can best care for and support people with dementia.
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Learners develop an essential understanding of caring for people with dementia, and covers the benefits of positive communication, use of medication, and importance of highly individualised, person-centred care
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A one day programme of study designed for Doctors, Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals working in a variety of care settings, whose role may include supporting and advising patients in the later stages of dementia.
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Course Overview:
It is important that everybody who works in the care environment recognises the
signs of potential eating and drinking difficulties and is able to support
service users to eat and drink. This course combines both theory and practical
sessions to equip those who work in care settings with this knowledge.
Course Aims:
* Define Dysphagia
* Identify the main parts of the human mouth and pharynx
* Recognise signs and symptoms of aspiration
* Know when to refer a service user
* Recognise good positions at mealtimes
* Experience food textures and being fed in different positions
* Management responsibilities
Delivered in-person, on-request, onlineOn-request courseDelivered Online & In-Person in UK WideOnline & In-Person, UK Wide