Details
Dementia is a life-long and complex disease that requires special attention and care to improve your loved ones’ quality of life.
In this course, qualified nurses will equip participants with insights into Dementia, strategies to cope with daily care, manage challenging behaviors and how to detect and manage caregiver stress. They will also learn how adopting the right mindset and communication skills can pave the path for better patient and caregiver outcomes.
Outline
The short course will be conducted in the following format:
¨ Lectures
¨ Facilitated Discussions using Case Studies
¨ Videos and Activities
Lesson 1: Overview of Dementia
- Insights into Dementia
- Person-centered Care
Lesson 2: Caring for Persons with Dementia
- Preventive Strategies
- Communication with Persons with Dementia
- Safety at Home and in the Community
Lesson 3: Managing Challenging Behavior
- Behavioral Management Techniques
- Behavioral Triggers
- Behavioral Action Plans for Challenging Behaviors
Lesson 4: Caring for Caregivers
- Care for Caregivers
- Making Decisions
- End of Life Care
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Special Offer
We are a Singapore healthcare practice that delivers complete nursing, medical and therapy care in the convenience of your home.
All of Tetsuyu's locally hired staff are continuously trained to deliver a consistent high standard of care. Assigned Care Managers provide nursing care and work with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care based on a personalised plan developed in consultation with doctors.
Our proprietary Tetsuyu Home Care Connect (THCC) application helps to connect the medical team with patients and caregivers for complete and seamless care and service.
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