Care Home
Understanding the unique challenges of living in a care home and how to best to offer support and care
Overview
A person with dementia tries to make sense of what's happening around them and meet their needs, just like we all do. Sometimes when they don't understand what's happening, they may decline support or want to leave. Staff often don't know how best to respond and stress and distress can increase. This course helps you to better understand dementia and offer support in ways that help the person to feel safe.
Modules
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Symptoms of dementia
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The experience of dementia
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Unique challenges of a care home environment
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Dementia and loss
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The experience of care staff working in a care home
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Balancing the needs of the resident with views of the family
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Effective communication techniques
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Common situations and how best to respond
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Reducing stress
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Tips for managing daily care routines
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Taking care of yourself