Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours. Live training. Attendance Cert provided (3 CPD hours)
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Description
This module is aimed at all those interested in the area of dementia care and housing. It explores a wide range of adaptation and other issues (as indicated below) and is a good introductory course for anyone wishing to understand essential issues relating to the maintenance of people with dementia in their home environments. It explores a variety of common scenarios and overviews a range of specialist equipment (including smart technology and telecare).
The course looks at:
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Be familiar with the main types of dementia and the stages of intervention
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Have increased knowledge and understanding of the overall housing needs of those affected by dementia
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Have improved confidence in prescribing adaptations and alterations to the home environment
- Be able to discuss design principles for dementia friendly housing, such as wayfinding, colour & tonal contrast, lighting levels etc
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Have explored ways of working with families and carers of those with dementia
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Have explored the concept of ‘acceptable risk’ particularly in relation to provision of stairlifts, stairgates and road safety
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Be familiar with a range of equipment options (including smart technology and telecare) and their uses in relation to maintaining people with dementia in their home environments
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Have knowledge of further sources of information such as specialist websites, publications and dementia care organisations
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
- Digital Attendance Certificates issued for 3 CPD hours
- Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: powerpoint presentations, case studies, desktop exercises using drawings, practical exercises – utilising videos, discussion groups and break-out rooms, Q&As with trainers.
