Tagged: Training and Education

Guidance published on “Difficult Conversations in Dementia”

A Ten Step Toolkit for Clinicians Involved in End of Life Discussions’ has been launched specifically for those dealing with dementia patients and their families. The book has been written to increase the skills and confidence of healthcare professionals involved … Read more → – Guidance published on “Difficult Conversations in Dementia”

Published: January 28, 2013 | In Early diagnosis, Education and Training, Raising awareness | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Launch of the Sheffield Dementia Information Pack

The School of Nursing and Midwifery and SISA at the University of Sheffield have published a Sheffield Dementia Information Pack. It offers guidance for those worried about their worsening memory who might not know what to do next, suggestions about … Read more → – Launch of the Sheffield Dementia Information Pack

Published: September 20, 2012 | In Early diagnosis, Raising awareness | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Designing Hospital Environments for People with Dementia – two-day Residential Workshops

There is increasing evidence that the environment of care, particularly in acute hospitals, can have a significant effect on people who have dementia. Yet health professionals and estates and facilities staff often struggle with how best to create a therapeutic … Read more → – Designing Hospital Environments for People with Dementia – two-day Residential Workshops

Published: July 27, 2012 | In Education and Training | Tagged , | 5 Comments

e-learning on dementia

e-learning for Healthcare has developed an e-learning package to train health and social care staff in recognising, assessing and managing dementia and providing high quality dementia care. There are 10 sessions covering a wide range of issues relevant to dementia, … Read more → – e-learning on dementia

Published: June 13, 2012 | In Education and Training | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments