This course is aimed at all health and social care staff.
Course length: 3 hours
At the end of the training session, there is a short written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
Learning Outcomes:
Introduction
- What is Dementia and how it may relate to an individual with a Learning Disability
Learning Disabilities and Dementia
- Discuss the early signs and symptoms of dementia in individuals with a learning disability.
Down’s Syndrome and Dementia
- Understand the connection between Down’s Syndrome and Dementia.
Other conditions which could be mistaken for Dementia
- Understand other possible reasons/causes for an individual’s decline in abilities.
Signs and Symptoms which may indicate dementia
- Discuss possible signs and symptoms which may indicate the onset of dementia.
Diagnosing dementia
- Discuss processes involved with diagnosing dementia, including baseline assessments.
Support
- Manage the physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals with a dementia diagnosis and understand the impact of this on their family. carers and their friends (including co-residents who also have a learning disability)
- Recognise the impact and be able to manage the changes in an individual’s behaviour.
- Have insight into practical strategies that can support individuals diagnosed with dementia and ensure a balance is reached between maintaining skills and addressing increasing support needs.
- Understand the impact of the physical environment upon the individual.
- Identify members of the multi-disciplinary team who will be available to provide guidance and support.
If you are interested in booking a space to attend, please contact The Learning Partnership warwickshirelearninganddevelopmentpartnership@warwickshire.gov.uk . Alternatively, you can contact Kate Shorthose kateshorthose@warwickshire.gov.uk