Dementia is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Dementia is a chronic progressive problem of cognition – which is failure of the brain’s functions. IT affects people at different stages of life, it affects different parts of the brain and it affects it at different speeds.
This course is intended to give you an overview of the common types and symptoms of dementia as well as going into how it can affect the brain in different ways. It also covers strategies to use with clients with dementia and dealing with challenging behaviour. The course is intended for anyone who works with or around people that may be suffering with dementia.
“Louise acted in a positive and enthusiastic manner throughout the day, ensuring the candidates stayed motivated and interested. She interacted well with the candidates, involving them at all times and related practices to their own working situation. Louise is obviously a very knowledgeable presenter who was able to communicate this effectively throughout the course. This was an excellent course presented by a thoroughly competent professional.”