Dementia Awareness in End of Life Care

Aim of day:

To raise awareness of the specific needs of individuals with cognitive impairment, especially at end of life

Objectives:

All participants will be able to:

• Define dementia and how it affects the person and their carers
• Identify the importance of personhood when caring for someone affected by dementia
• Identify the practicable skill set required in all care settings including some simple techniques to help
• Assess and monitor pain using appropriate tools for the patient with dementia
• Consider the implications of dementia in advance care planning

The day will be provided by a multi-professional team from Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.

This course is suitable for all health and social care staff working with individuals with dementia at end of life: for example, community nursing staff, allied health professionals, care home staff, social carers, domiciliary care staff etc

Venue: Weldmar Hospicecare, Dorchester

Cost: £90

For further information and to book your place, please click here.