Suitable for Nurses and Carers working within healthcare establishments. This course provides 3.5 hours of certifiable CPD

The Ultimate Virtual Reality Dementia Experience

Introduction

This half-day course is both theoretical and practical in nature and explores the background, signs and symptoms and emerging practises in dementia care, covering:

• What is dementia?
• Types of dementia
• Statistics and prevalence
• Communication and cognitive challenges
• Nutrition, mobility and hygiene
• Impact on the person and family
• Techniques used to manage the condition
• Supporting family and friends 
• Medications used in dementia
• Side effects of medications
• Tailoring the environment
• Planning for the future 

Learners will have the opportunity to explore a range of practical tools provided to support the independence of people living with dementia, such as nutritional/eating aids, mobility/stability aids and technological advancements in dementia care.

Course Outcome

The learned content of this course is certificated by the CPD for Health & Care Accreditation Scheme and adds 3.5 hours of CPD to the candidates’ portfolio.