HOUSING & EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS FOR USERS WITH DEMENTIA
We welcome attendance from all parts of the UK (and beyond). Please note however that design standards and regulations referenced in this course are primarily England or N. Ireland orientated as this is where the majority of our trainers are based.
This module is aimed at all those interested in the area of dementia care and housing. It explores a wide range of adaptation and other issues (as indicated below) and is a good introductory course for anyone wishing to understand essential issues relating to the maintenance of people with dementia in their home environments. It explores a variety of common scenarios and overviews a range of equipment used.
THIS COURSE LOOKS AT:
- Key stages of dementia and a range of challenges & interventions relating to each
- Design principles for dementia-friendly housing, such as wayfinding, colour & tonal contrast and lighting levels
- ´Acceptable Risk´, particularly in relation to provision of stairlifts, stairgates and road safety
- A range of equipment & telecare options
- Group exercises & a case study
- Further resources, including specialist websites, publications and dementia care organisations
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
- Digital Attendance Certificates issued for 3 CPD hour
- Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: powerpoint presentations, case studies, desktop exercises using drawings, practical exercises – utilising videos, discussion groups and break-out rooms, Q&As with trainers