Centre for Dementia Learning
Centre for Dementia Learning
Talk with Ted
Meet Ted, Artificially Intelligent (AI) Avatar with symptoms of dementia. Engage in a virtual conversation with Ted and practise your communication skills.
World-first in online dementia education
Talk with Ted is a realistic online simulation designed to support respectful communication with people living with dementia. It is a safe and effective way to practise communication skills. Participants who have experienced Talk with Ted were able to recall their learnings up to eight weeks following the training, and say it has improved the overall quality of care they give.
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Now when I meet my clients, I do what I did with Ted, it’s the same thing. I talk in the same way, slowly and wait to see if they are understanding.
– Participant
Delivery options
Online simulation (one hour)
Suitability
Individuals or a team of staff providing support to people living with dementia in various care settings
Availability
This program is available online
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Cost
$99 per person with group discounts available
Program benefits
- Staff learn how to respectfully communicate with people living with dementia.
- Your workforce applies a person-centred approach to communication.
- People living with dementia feel valued and respected by carers who listen and respond to their choices.
To learn more about Talk with Ted, contact the Centre for Dementia Learning on 1300 DEMENTIA (1300 336 368) or email cdl@dementia.org.au
