Using Reminiscence Work in Dementia Care

Introduction information:
The course aims to understand the benefits of using reminiscence in dementia care and to give a comprehensive framework with which to plan and deliver reminiscence activities. This course is for carers, nurses, and residential care staff. 

The aim of the training 
By the end of the day those who attend will be able to plan and deliver reminiscence work in dementia care settings 

The learning outcomes (no more than 6 for a day)

Those who attend the course will be able to:
1. Understand what reminiscence is
2. Understand what the reminiscence work is and why encourage it
3. Develop skills needed for conducting individual and group reminiscence work
4. How to use a person centred approach in reminiscence work
5. Simulate individual reminiscence work: the life story book
6. Simulate group reminiscence work with ideas for activities

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]

No. of Days:

1