This workshop explores the issues of pain, palliative care and hygiene for a person living with dementia. Pain in dementia care is often poorly understood, assessed and managed. People living...
This practical workshop explores how to use concept mapping to assist with understanding changed behaviours related to dementia, their impact, contributing factors and practical strategies. The...
This nationally-accredited unit of competency includes theory and practical components to be completed during the course delivery. Strategies are explored to assist with good...
This workshop provides an overview of dementia, including signs and symptoms, causes, and an understanding of how dementia affects the brain and behaviour. You will be encouraged to reflect on...
This workshop explores the difficulties people living with dementia can experience in communication and the impact this has as the condition progresses. You will learn to identify barriers to...
This workshop provides an understanding of the importance of meaningful and purposeful engagement for people living with dementia. Participants will focus on understanding the person’s...
This workshop provides an understanding of changed behaviours related to dementia, their impact and contributing factors. You will learn how to apply a systematic approach to problem solving...
The term younger onset dementia is used to describe any form of dementia diagnosed in people under the age of 65. Younger onset dementia affects approximately 25,938 Australians. This program...
Montessori-based activities use a person-centred approach to benefit people living with dementia by increasing their participation in and enjoyment of daily life. This workshop introduces you to...
This program will help you to recognise symptoms of delirium, identify possible causes, promote recovery and develop prevention strategies for people living with dementia. Dementia increases the...
For a person with intellectual disability it may be harder to recognise an emerging dementia condition. This workshop helps you to identify dementia related changes in people who have an existing...
This workshop broadly covers the topic of intimacy as we age, with dementia being a key area of focus. It draws out meaningful and inspirational conversations around some of the stigmas and...
EDIE is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Utilising our high quality virtual reality technology, this workshop...
The award-winning Virtual Dementia ExperienceTM uses serious game technology to immerse participants into the world of a person living with dementia. You will experience the home environment in the...
This workshop provides insight into the issues facing older people from the LGBTI community. It looks at the societal attitudes which have shaped the lives of older LGBTI people, and how this can...
This workshop provides participants with an awareness and understanding of the relationship between dementia and depression. Participants will also how to identify the symptoms of depression for...
This workshop provides participants with an insight and understanding to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing terminal illness. This workshop explores physical,...
This workshop explores emotional style and identifies the value of understanding how emotions impact when working with people with dementia and when working as part of a team. It offers you ideas...
