Demystifying Dementia

Date: Thursday 24th November 2011

Time: 09.30 to 16.00

Registration: (09.00 to 09.30)

Venue: UCS Waterfront Building, Ipswich

Facilitators: Pauline Newson

 

Target Audience:

 

This study day is suitable for all staff who deliver care to individuals affected by dementia.

 

Aims:

 

To explore aspects of the experience of dementia to support enhanced quality of care.

 

Outcomes:

 

Understanding the experience of dementia as a public health and a personal issue.

Considering behaviour as communication of emotions and needs.

Connection is key-person centred care.

Creating enabling environments.

Appreciation of carer stress as experienced by family members and professional carers.

If you would like to book a place to attend please contact your education and training department.

 

For further information please contact

Carolyn Benfield    c.benfield@ucs.ac.uk