Behaviour and Dementia - Why, What and How provides participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia. This full day, interactive workshop will assist participants to identify why people with dementia exhibit unusual behaviours, what is and is not a behaviour of concern, what these behaviours may mean, and how we can effectively develop strategies to respond to these behaviours and reduce the impact of the behaviour on the person with dementia, families, staff and others.
The workshop will include discussions, case studies, and practical activities. Participants are encouraged to bring along de-identified information about particular behavioural issues that they are currently facing in caring for a person or people with dementia as there will be an opportunity for groups to work on problem solving these issues during the workshop. Please note that due to time constraints not all cases may be able to be addressed during the workshop.
The full day workshop will include topics such as:
Why and how changes in the brain can influence behaviour
How to identify whether or not a behaviour is a behaviour of concern
Developing strategies to respond to behaviours of concern
Why we should develop and review strategies for behaviours of concern
Identifying and overcoming challenges (environmental, staffing, systemic and cultural)
Prevention is better than cure - reducing behaviours of concern through positive, person-centred care practices
For more information on registration, venue and pricing please click on the date of your preferred workshop above.
Validation - Connecting and Communicating with people with dementia
This workshop is based on the pioneering work of Naomi Feil, who developed Validation as a means of understanding the different behaviours of people with dementia and responding effectively to them. By utilising this understanding we can improve the quality of life of people with dementia through the use of a range of techniques which allow us to connect and communicate with people with dementia who are various points in their final stage of life. During this workshop we will explore the principles, theory and practice of Validation including who it is suitable for and who doesn’t need it at all.
This workshop assumes a working knowledge of dementia in general and is suitable for managers, nurses, personal carers, diversional therapists, psychologists, disability service workers, family carers and other people caring for people living with dementia.
The full day workshop will include topics such as:
Validation defined
Stages of resolution
Benefits of Validation
Principles of Validation
Understanding the body language of the person with dementia
Validation techniques
Validation at different stages of dementia
For more information on registration, venue and pricing please click on the date of your preferred workshop above.
Music for the Mind Facilitator Training Workshop
The Music for the Mind Facilitator Training workshop provides participants with practical, evidence-based training on the planning and implementation of a Music for the Mind program for people with dementia in the residential or community aged care setting. This program is a structured singing, music and rhythm program which is designed to increase engagement by people with dementia at all stages of the illness. Music for the Mind takes a singalong type activity to the next level by incorporating specific activities in an enjoyable manner which are designed to stimulate specific parts of the brain and improve wellbeing and outcomes for the person with dementia.
Other Workshops
Simple Solutions is pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of dementia education workshops that are available nationwide. Listed below is just a selection of our courses. For more information on any of our courses or to discuss your unique training needs please contact us directly.
Advanced Dementia Care and Behaviour Support - Dementia Support Skill Sets
Dementia competency workshop - CHCAC319A
Planning and facilitating dementia care workshop - CHCAC416A
Dementia friendly care planning
Experiencing Dementia
Making contact - effective communication with people with dementia
Fun and Functional Activities (coming soon!)
Workshop
Validation
Connecting and Communicating with people with dementia
Location
Parramatta (Places still available)
Sydney (Kogarah)
(CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES)
Date
Thursday 26th August 2010
Friday 27th August 2010
Venue
Mercure Hotel Parramatta
Hassall Street
Rosehill
Cost
$175 per person (includes morning tea and lunch)
Our apologies to people wishing to book for the Kogarah workshop. Places are still available for Parramatta. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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