Experiencing the Truth in Dementia Care

Synopsis: Training film. Aimed at managers, trainers, nurses and care staff working with patients who have dementia, this DVD demonstrates the power of undertaking an observation within a care setting. It is a learning tool demonstrating why all staff should be given the opportunity to sit in a dementia care home lounge really seeing, hearing and feeling the lived experience of people.

This DVD focuses on enabling staff to be feeling based in dementia care. It comprises of a live dementia care workshop where David Sheard presents:

Five key types of dementia care and how to positively achieve real person centred care in action.

The ‘Making Toast’ training exercise as a way for all staff to learn how to turn any communication into positive social interaction.

The findings of a qualitative observation within a dementia care home.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2011
Subjects: Health Education
Keywords: dementia; elderly persons; health care; training films

Name: Dementia Care Matters
Web: http://www.dementiacarematters.com/index.html External site opens in new window
Phone: 01273 242335
Address: Dementia Care Matters Ltd
Brightwire House
Suite 1, 114 a Hornchurch Road
Brighton
BN3 2EB

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