Dementia Care Essentials equips foreign domestic workers with essential knowledge and practical skills to support a person living with dementia. Participants will learn to recognise common signs of dementia, understand changes in behaviour, respond calmly and safely, and communicate in a simple and respectful way.
Outline
- Understanding dementia and common signs and symptoms
- How dementia may change over time
- Understanding behavioural changes
- Identifying possible triggers using the CAUSE(d) approach
- Using the ABC model to understand behaviour
- Responding calmly and safely
- Communicating simply and respectfully
- Applying practical approaches when supporting a person with dementia
20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02, BS Bendemeer Centre
Singapore 339914
Fees
(before GST)
About This Course
Caring for a person living with dementia can involve changes in memory, communication, behaviour and everyday abilities. Understanding why these changes happen can help caregivers respond more confidently and appropriately.
In this course, participants will learn practical ways to recognise signs of dementia, look for possible reasons behind behaviours, and use simple approaches to respond safely and respectfully. Participants will also practise communication strategies that can support more positive interactions with the person living with dementia.
Application Procedure
All applications must be made online.
Applicants should read through the Dementia Singapore Academy Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions before registering for our workshops.
All registrations received before closing date will be deemed confirmed unless otherwise specified.
Enquiries
For enquiry, please email us at academy@dementia.org.sg.