This session delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia will help participants to recognise symptoms of delirium, identify possible causes, promote recovery and develop prevention strategies for people living with dementia. Dementia increases the risk of developing delirium by approximately five-fold and if untreated can increase the risk of increased length of stay in hospital, further complications, cognitive and functional decline, and mortality.

This course can be found under courses.

Delivery options

Face-to-face (three hours)

Course suitability

A team of staff providing support to people living with dementia in various care settings

Course availability

All states

Program benefits

  • Staff learn to recognise and report signs and symptoms that may indicate underlying delirium.
  • Your workforce is able to provide a critically timed response to treat and manage delirium.
  • People living with dementia receive early intervention to reduce risks associated with delirium.

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