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Meaningful engagement mentors program

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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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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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Delirium and dementia - Courses - Centre for Dementia Learning | Dementia Australia

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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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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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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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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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