Understand the needs of people with advanced dementia, and how to better support them.
As people move to the later stages of dementia, they will experience an increase in symptoms and are likely to have significant memory loss and cognitive difficulties. Some people may become increasingly frail and may need to rely on others for full time support. However, some people may have some moments of lucidity (awareness of their situation) and sometimes their abilities return, temporarily.
What you'll learn.
- Symptoms when someone is entering the advanced stages of dementia
- The values of wellbeing and person-centred care within the advanced stages
- What happens to memories in later stages of dementia
- Effective communication when communication deteriorates
- Health complications in the later stages of dementia
- Supporting and caring for someone in the later stages of dementia
- Explore therapeutic techniques for sensory stimulation
Who is Supporting People in the Advanced Stages of Dementia for?
Supporting People in the Advanced Stages of Dementiacourse is for anyone working with the elderly and those with Dementia including those in Palliative and End of Life Care settings. This includes health and social care professionals (e.g. nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers) Whatever your role in dementia care our Advanced Dementia Course will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence in caring for people with dementia.
What are the learning outcomes?
- Recognise signs and symptoms associated with later stages of dementia
- Recognise the importance of person-centred care and interaction at this stage
- Understand how to still engage in communication with someone with dementia
- Learn what is happening to the memory bank
- Understand some of the health complications associated with the later stages of dementia
- Provide better understanding, care and support for people in their advanced stages of dementia.
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