Feature / Benefit

What you'll get:

Hour 1: Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease

• Definition and Types of Dementia (Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal)
• Differences Between Normal Aging and Dementia
• Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and Symptoms Progression
• Risk Factors and Causes
• Impact on Memory, Thinking, Behaviour, and Daily Functioning

Hour 2: Communication, Behaviour Management, and Safety

• Effective Communication Strategies (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
• Redirecting and Validating Emotions
• Managing Common Behaviours: Wandering, Aggression, Repetitive Questioning
• Environmental Modifications for Safety
• Preventing Elopement and Injury
• B. Case Scenario
• C. Teaching Methods
• Supporting References