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Dementia Awareness Course
Date and time
Location
Holiday Inn
Herbert Walker Ave Southampton SO15 1HJ United KingdomDescription
Event Information
The day will consist of training provided by Alzeimher's Society.
Learning Outcomes
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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.
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Identify the early symptoms of dementia and delirium thus improving their knowledge and skills on how to care for patients with the conditions
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Highlight the ethical implications of dementia and cancer on treatment and care in an oncology setting
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Discuss how person-centred care and using knowledge of the person will improve their well-being
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Highlight how factors such as the environment and communication may impact on a persons behaviour
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Identify the impact of caring on families and the importance of supporting and involving them in discussions around the treatment and care
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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