Dementia Awareness Course

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Dementia Awareness Course

By PET-CT Academy

Date and time

Sat, 11 May 2019 09:30 - 16:30 GMT+1

Location

Holiday Inn

Herbert Walker Ave Southampton SO15 1HJ United Kingdom

Description

Event Information

The day will consist of training provided by Alzeimher's Society.


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and recognise how a diagnosis of dementia and delirium assessment, treatment and care impacts on those with the condition, their families and those caring for them.

  • Identify the early symptoms of dementia and delirium thus improving their knowledge and skills on how to care for patients with the conditions

  • Highlight the ethical implications of dementia and cancer on treatment and care in an oncology setting

  • Discuss how person-centred care and using knowledge of the person will improve their well-being

  • Highlight how factors such as the environment and communication may impact on a persons behaviour

  • Identify the impact of caring on families and the importance of supporting and involving them in discussions around the treatment and care

  • Discuss the importance of Advance Care plans and lasting power of attorneys in planning future care and treatment


Contact Us

petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk or call 0161 918 2445

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