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Meaningful engagement mentors programs - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia

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ALL STATESThis coaching program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of your team in providing meaningful engagement for people living with dementia. Participants are encouraged to become mentors to other staff to assist with the development and implementation of purposeful and meaningful activities. The program provides opportunities for change and growth over time that supports engagement across the whole organisation.

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Understanding dementia - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia

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Foundation learning

Understanding dementia

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ALL STATESThis workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an overview of dementia, including signs and symptoms, causes, and an understanding of how dementia affects the brain and behaviour. Your team will be encouraged to reflect on their practice and ways this knowledge translates into person-centred support for people living with dementia.

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Immersive learning

Virtual Dementia Experience™

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VICThe award-winning Virtual Dementia Experience™ uses serious game technology to immerse your team into the world of a person living with dementia. Participants will experience the home environment in the same way a person with dementia would. The aim of this workshop is to reflect on the approach to dementia support and to think about ways in which your team can make environments more supportive. Delivered in a purpose-built training room located in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Foundation learning

Supporting successful communication

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ALL STATESThis workshop delivered onsite to your team explores the difficulties people living with dementia can experience in communication and the impact this has as the condition progresses. Your team will learn to identify barriers to communication and develop strategies to support successful communication for the person living with dementia and those in the support relationship.

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Achieving purposeful engagement - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia

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Foundation learning

Achieving purposeful engagement

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ALL STATESThis workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an understanding of the importance of meaningful and purposeful engagement for people living with dementia. Participants will focus on understanding the person’s individual needs, strengths and abilities, and the impact of the environment in planning and supporting engaging activities.

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Foundation learning

Applying a problem solving approach to behaviours

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ALL STATESThis workshop delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia provides an understanding of changed behaviours related to dementia, their impact and contributing factors. Your team will learn how to apply a systematic approach to problem solving changed behaviours and provide positive support strategies for people living with dementia.

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A day in the life - mealtime experience - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia

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Immersive learning

A day in the life – mealtime experience

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ALL STATESDementia can dramatically impact on a person’s everyday activities as the disease progresses. This immersive workshop delivered onsite challenges participants to see mealtime through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Utilising virtual reality and avatar technology your team will explore how food, environment and support can greatly influence the dining experience.

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Immersive learning

Enabling EDIE™

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ALL STATESDelivered onsite to your team, EDIE is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Utilising virtual reality technology, this workshop enhances the knowledge of dementia whilst exploring enablement strategies to support a person with dementia to live more confidently.

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Continuing learning

Montessori for dementia

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ALL STATESMontessori-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 delivered onsite to your team who are supporting people living with dementia introduces the main components of Montessori and strategies to implement Montessori-based programs for people living with dementia.

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Continuing learning

Delirium and dementia

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ALL STATESThis 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.

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Intellectual disability and dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia

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Continuing learning

Intellectual disability and dementia

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ALL STATESFor a person with intellectual disability it may be harder to recognise an emerging dementia condition. This workshop delivered onsite helps participants to identify dementia related changes in people who have an existing intellectual disability and build on processes to support your clients through the changing nature of dementia.

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Intimacy, sexuality and dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia

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Continuing learning

Intimacy, sexuality and dementia

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ALL STATESThis 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 attitudes around this topic. You will challenge your own views and understanding and come away with strategies to transform your current practice.

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Younger onset dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning - YOD Younger Onset Dementia courses | Dementia Australia

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Continuing learning

Younger onset dementia

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ALL STATESThe 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 27,247 Australians. This program will help your team recognise the impact of younger onset dementia and provide them with support strategies and resources.

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Dementia Essentials - CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia

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Accredited training

Dementia Essentials – CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

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ALL STATESThis nationally-accredited unit of competency includes theory and practical components to be completed during the course delivery. Strategies are explored to assist with good communication, planning, developing appropriate activities and understanding changed behaviour in people living with dementia.

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