Unlock the Behavioural Secrets to Understanding Issues Caused By Dementia: Bundle 1
This is an overview of the first THREE courses from The Dementia Sessions series.
Explore the three sessionsThe first THREE courses from The Dementia Sessions in one related bundle
This bundle brings together the first THREE courses from The Dementia Sessions:
- Washing & Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Agitation & Aggression
The bundle offers expert learning & practical strategies for some of the most common causes for distressed behaviours experienced during personal care by people living with dementia.
Contact us for current availability and pricingWhat you'll learn from these THREE courses:
Washing & Bathing
- How dementia can affect washing & bathing
- What the typical challenges and obstacles are
- Effective strategies for managing washing & bathing
- Recognising & mitigating factors that lead to distress
- Promoting dignity, autonomy and comfort
Dressing & Grooming
- How dementia can affect dressing and grooming
- Effective behavioural strategies
- Maintaining identity and dignity
- Providing choice and independence
- How to manage distressed behaviours
- How to create support networks
Agitation & Aggression
- Gain an understanding of agitated & aggressive behaviour in dementia
- Identifying triggers & early warning signs
- Effective communication strategies
- How to create a calming environment
- Crisis management and safety measures
- Redirection strategies
See the full details of each course in the bundle via the links below:
The Dementia Sessions: Washing & Bathing
There can be many factors that affect the decline in personal hygiene when someone is suffering from dementia. This course teaches carers how to create more positive experiences for everyone involved.
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The Dementia Sessions: Dressing & Grooming
People with dementia can behave unexpectedly. This session teaches carers ways to reduce stress for everyone involved in dressing and grooming routines whilst supporting positive outcomes.
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The Dementia Sessions: Agitation & Aggression
This session explores practical ways carers can respond to agitation and aggression experienced by people living with dementia.
View course informationTestimonials
Some testimonials from our amazing learning community!
Washing & Bathing
“Thank you for your clear, concise messaging. I am so pleased to see more training that is accessible, and focusses on respect and dignity. I really hope it reaches a very wide broad audience, so that the levels of compassionate care in the sector are raised, locally and globally”
Dressing & Grooming
“Excellent content. Thank you”
“Lots of really good tips and advice to pass onto carers I support”
Agitation & Aggression
“Thank you, links very well with occupational therapy approaches and philosophies.”
“Clear and concise. Well presented”
“Videos contain good information”
You can foster a peaceful, less stressful environment for a person living with dementia
The Dementia Sessions teach simple & effective behavioural techniques that can help provide person-centred individualised care.
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Understanding Causes
Understand agitated and aggressive behaviours from individuals living with dementia, including identifying triggers and early warning signs to better manage these behaviours.
Effective Communication
Learn effective communication strategies to help de-escalate challenging situations and promote person-centred positive interactions with individuals living with dementia.
Improved Care
Discover how to create a calming environment and consider crisis management and safety measures to support the wellbeing of both the person living with dementia and you as the caregiver.
Presented by Behaviour Analyst Dr. Emma Williams
The Dementia Sessions are designed to teach all carers about important behavioural guidance, provide advice on why different behaviours might happen and how to support positive outcomes. Dr. Emma shares techniques that can help reduce distressed behaviours and enhance person-centred care, leading to improved quality of life for both the caregiver and the person living with dementia.
The shorter-format online learning uses practical strategies and video-based information that learners can work through in their own time.
About Dr. Emma WilliamsUseful information
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for caregivers, both professional staff and family members, who are looking after someone living with dementia. It is also beneficial for anyone interested in understanding dementia-related behaviours.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn to understand the causes of distressed behaviour shown by people living with dementia, how to effectively manage these behaviours & meet their individualised needs. These courses provide practical strategies and expert knowledge to improve your caregiving skills.
How can I find out about accessing these sessions?
Read the individual session pages for more information, or contact PACT to ask about current availability and pricing and accessing the three sessions together.