Aged Care Insite Issue 102 | Aug-Sep 2017 | Page 39

Dementia Training From The Experts We support people living with dementia, their carers and professional health workers, by sharing our dementia expertise and knowledge through practical advice, training seminars and workshops. Our courses are designed to provide service providers caring for a person living with dementia, the knowledge they need to understand the disease and how it impacts on lifestyles, functional abilities and behaviours. Upcoming workshops held at our Resource Centre: 47 Tryon Street, Upper Mt Gravatt Manual handling when working with frail aged persons 19 September 9.30-11.30 cost $45 per person Session covers: providing practical advice on how to assist and perform safe moving and handling techniques when working alongside people who are living with dementia and frail aged. Dementia and behaviours of concern Other topics include: • Communication and Dementia • Dementia and Night Time Behaviour • Falls Prevention for people living with Dementia • Lewy Body Dementia • Palliative Care • Activities for people living with Dementia • Dementia and Design 10 October 9.30-11.30am cost $45 per person Session covers: assessing behaviours associated with dementia and utilising a framework to apply appropriate intervention strategies to relevant scenarios from the workplace. To book or for more information about our courses please call 1800 180 023 or email [email protected] We also produce a quarterly newsletter to keep you abreast of current dementia news. You can read online or download current and past editions of Dementia Matters from our website: alzheimersonline.org 24/7 Dementia Advice Line: 1800 639 331 Education enquiries: 1800 180 023