Dementia and Delirium Basic Training

Service Description

A comprehensive two day training event in Dementia, Delirium and mental health Aim of training is to increase knowledge, skills, and resilience to support existing staff and to create a robust, up-to-date package for practitioners, carers and anyone working with dementia on a daily basis. This training is evidence based utilising the most up to date research and best practice recommendations. Day 1 – Dementia and Delirium Day 2 – Managing depression alongside dementia. Anticipatory grief & looking after ourselves – including managing vicarious trauma General - These days would be provided 0930 to 1600 with regular breaks. Lecture style sessions 20 - 30 minutes maximum interspersed with interactive discussion and exercises aimed at allowing participants to explore the issues raised in a supportive way which is easy to apply to their work lives. Price includes: 2 days face to face training from recognised experts refreshments throughout (lunch extra) Evaluation of training Training Delivered By Alison Keizer and Dr Sandra Walker