What is dementia awareness training?
Dementia has increasingly become a pressing issue across many societies. Statistics reveal that there are currently around 850,000 people experiencing dementia in the UK. Although it’s more common in older people, there are some instances where young people experience it too.
This disorder affects many people, making it essential to understand what it is, what causes it, and how to assist people experiencing it, supporting them to still live full lives. Going through dementia awareness training will enable you to respond better and help anyone you know who is struggling with this condition.
Dementia training aims to equip people, especially care workers, with the necessary skills to support their service users. It also helps boost awareness of this condition and reduce any stigmas surrounding it.
Dementia Training for Healthcare Professionals
Dementia training is essential for healthcare professionals to effectively support individuals living with dementia. This type of training provides comprehensive knowledge about the various forms of dementia, including their symptoms and progression. The Leicestershire Training Team’s dementia awareness training equips caregivers with practical communication strategies tailored to the needs of dementia patients, fostering better interactions and improving the overall quality of care. Additionally, the training addresses behavioural challenges and offers guidance on creating supportive environments that promote dignity and well-being.
Professionals who undergo dementia training are better prepared to handle the emotional and physical demands of caring for dementia patients. The training also emphasises the importance of person-centred care, ensuring that each patient’s individual needs and preferences are respected. This approach not only enhances the care experience for patients but also provides invaluable support to their families, helping them navigate the complexities of dementia with confidence.
Through dementia awareness training, healthcare professionals gain a deeper understanding of how to manage the challenges associated with dementia, from early detection to advanced stages of the condition. The training covers essential topics such as legal and ethical considerations, medication management, and the role of family members in the care process. By integrating these aspects into their practice, caregivers can significantly improve the quality of life for dementia patients.
The Leicestershire Training Team offers comprehensive dementia training designed to meet the specific needs of healthcare professionals. This training not only enhances the skills of caregivers but also empowers them to provide compassionate, effective care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
The benefits of dementia training
The benefits of Dementia Training are significant for individuals, organisations, and society. Some of these benefits include:
Understanding the impact of dementia on people’s behaviour
Building better relationships between carers and service users
Providing healthcare workers with information to enable them to provide solutions specific to their service users
The skills gained from this training can also help improve general care in other sectors as well as person centered care
This course can also maintain your compliance with inspectoral bodies and authorities
Who’s It For?
This course is designed for healthcare workers and people providing care for service users experiencing dementia. If you also want to understand what dementia is and how to manage it, you should consider taking this course.
Why Choose Us
I enjoyed the course, I learnt what would help me be able to recognise what infections are and how to prevent this with my patients.
Gurbax - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review)
The training was informative, different learning style and it was easy to understand. I learned a lot through discussion, sharing different ideas and experiences. Definitely recommend this course.
Noora - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review)
Very thorough and informative day of learning. I can see that lots of effort has gone into breaking up the Zoom call into different modules and with breaks and interactive online games. Thank you very much!
Alex - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review)
The trainer was excellent. The material was great. The training was very interactive and enjoyable.
Lynda - Manager (5 Star Trustpilot Review)
All of our courses include complimentary free certificates as well as handouts.
Training with the Leicestershire Training Team
Training is one of the most important aspects of anyone's working life, however it is commonly a source of boredom, resulting in a poor retainment of information. This is why we started thinking about training differently. For us, the training needs to be engaging as well as informative, so what you learn today, will be remembered tomorrow.
Training with us is a unique experience, with a potent mixture of fun, interactivity, real life experience and expert advice. We only use trained professionals, such as our nurse trainers, to deliver our training. This way you are taught by someone with real hands on experience.
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