Meaningful interaction is the basis of a person-centred approach that promotes purposeful engagement with persons with dementia.
In this course, participants will gain a basic understanding of challenges faced by person with dementia and learn to engage them meaningfully with effective communication strategies.
Outline
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Signs, symptoms and causes of dementia
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Impact of dementia on the person and caregivers
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Introduction to Person-Centred Care
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Impact of dementia on communication
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Effective communication strategies
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Facilitate meaningful interaction through conversation
| Who Should Attend | This course is for individuals who are interested to learn about dementia and assist people with dementia in the community |
| Dates | 5 December 2024 (register by 27 Nov 2024) |
| Time | 9am – 5pm |
| Venue | Dementia Singapore Academy 20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02, BS Bendemeer Centre Singapore 339914 |
Fees
| Full Fee (before GST) |
NSA subsidised fee for Singaporeans & PR aged 50 and above (with GST) |
| $200 | $58 |
The course is SkillsFuture credit eligible
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.
