| Event Description |
This module is aimed at anyone who wants to explore the emotional impact of living with dementia. The module provides the opportunity to explore feelings commonly experienced by people with dementia and their relatives and responses that can be helpful. In addition, the module looks at the importance of understanding the perspective of a person with dementia and why our communication must be sensitive to the feelings and needs of people with dementia.
Module 6 of the Open Dementia Suite from the Alzheimer's Society and the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE).
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| Training Objectives |
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the emotional dimension of dementia. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
If you apply what you have learnt in this module you will be able to:
Describe some of the feelings commonly experienced by people with dementia and their relativesRecognise responses that can be helpfulRecognise that understanding the perspective of a person with dementia is vital to avoid causing emotional distressAcquire a deeper understanding of why our communication must be sensitive to the feelings and needs of people with dementia |
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| Course Pre-Requisites |
The Learning and Development Gateway will not record your progress or score from this module. Please be aware that when you close this module your scores will be lost.
If you wish to keep evidence of your scores we suggest that you take a screen grab of the assessment page by carrying out the following steps:
On the results screen press Alt+Print Screen on your keyboardOpen Microsoft WordPress Ctrl+V on your keyboardYour results screen will now appear in Word
If you need any help carrying out these steps please call the Corporate Learning and Development Helpdesk while your results are onscreen on 033 022 22003 (x22003). |
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| Course Instructions |
You may have to allow pop-ups for this online module. If you need help in doing this, please contact Corporate Learning and Development's helpdesk on 033 022 22003 (x22003). |
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| Online Learning Course Category |
Adult Services |
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| Subject Areas |
General Care, Dementia |
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| Target Audience |
WSCC Staff, PVI Sector - Adults, Health Care, Care Homes, Adult Services |
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| Course Costs |
| Internal LA Cost: |
£0.00 |
| PVI/Care Provider Cost: |
£0.00 |
| Partnership Cost: |
£0.00 |
| External Cost: |
£0.00 |
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| Session |
Session Date |
Session Length |
Session Venue |
| Online Learning |
Anytime |
20-30 minutes |
At your desk |
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