Communicating well with people with dementia

Introduction information:

People say communication vanishes with dementia. People who know nothing about dementia can be excused for a lack of understanding. Here's the chance to make sure your care team understand how to communicate in dementia. 

You have the chance to dip into the reality of dementia for thirty minutes. In the session you will face real life situations that mimic communication problems faced by those with dementia.

Aim

The aim of the course is help you to communicate well with service users with dementia. And to support the service user and their families in maintaining their relationships.

The learning outcomes 

Learning Outcomes 

By the of the day you will be able to identify:

1. The forms of communication
2. Creating positive communications
3. The barriers to communication 
4. How to communicate with people with dementia
5. How to listen to those with dementia
6. Supporting families attempts to communicate

George Flaherty MSc MBA Ba Ed, started working within social care in 1995. He is now renowned for his ability to pass on practical skills to those that attend his seminars and courses across the UK, Europe and the USA.

Over the years George has managed and successfully marketed his own businesses. He has now passes the skills he has learnt to owners and managers of social care settings. George is often a guest speaker at conferences and seminars explaining how to fill care home beds and promote homes successfully.

He is a published author of many books. His latest book The Guide to Filling Care Home Beds is due for publication December 2011.

George currently lives across two continents, having homes in both Italy and the UK with his family. If you need any more information you can contact him on [email protected]

Total Hours:

3