Behaviours that Challenge in Dementia

People wishing to refresh existing knowledge of Dementia and ensure you have relevant, up to date information to provide essential support and care to dementia sufferers and their families. This course aims to give an understanding of dementia and how to respond to the behaviour of people with dementia, the training uses the principles of person centred care and looks particularly at communication and the effect of the environment. How behaviour may present itself, the reasons and strategies we may be able to use.

Duration: 3 hours

Course Content

  • What is Dementia?
  • What causes Dementia?
  • Common Symptoms
  • Common Types of Dementia
  • Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
  • What is Behaviour that Challenges?
  • Types of Behaviour that Challenge
  • Causes of Behaviour
  • Functions of Behaviour
  • Functional Assessments
  • Reducing the Risk & General Approaches
  • Support Strategies

Assessment Method: Ongoing trainer observation.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course you will have increased knowledge in the behaviours that challenge in Dementia and be certificated for all modules.

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