This half-day Parkinson’s Disease Awareness and Care course is suitable for all nurses and carers.
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness and Care
Introduction
This half-day training course explores the signs, symptoms and progression of Parkinson’s disease and the top-quality care that can be provided by nurses and care staff entrusted with the person’s care.
This face-to-face CPD Training Course is both theoretical and practical in nature.
Course Includes
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Signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s
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How Parkinson’s progresses
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Statistics and prevalence
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Communicative challenges
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Cognitive challenges
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Nutrition, mobility and hygiene
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Effectively dealing with the challenge
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Impact on the person and family
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Techniques used to manage Parkinson’s
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Supporting family and friends
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Medicines used to manage Parkinson’s
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Side effects of medications
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Tailoring the care environment
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Planning for the future
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Course Outcome
Learners will have the opportunity to explore a range of practical tools provided to support the independence of people living with Parkinson’s, such as nutritional/eating aids, mobility/stability aids and technological advancements in Parkinson’s care.