Communication and Dementia (Learning Disabilities)
Details
This course will help those working with people with dementia to support their comprehension and expression using different communication strategies. This course is run by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist who is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Outline
The aim of the training
By the end of the day those who attend will be able to: communicate more effectively with people with dementia.
The learning outcomes (no more than 6 for a day)
Those who attend the course will have a better understanding of:
1. What are the different types of Dementia?
2. What causes Difficulties with Communication?
3. Learning Disabilities and Dementia
4. Communicating with People with Dementia
5. How to Help Communication
6. Creating ‘This is Me’ booklets
Speaker/s
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]
Schedules
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