Supporting People Living with Dementia

This workshop will cover key elements of dementia such as:

• Dementia: some types and statistics;
• Key effects of dementia;
• Changed and difficult behaviours: Key Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD);
• Unmet needs;
• Responsive behaviours;
• Strategies and approaches to reduce the occurrence of changed behaviours;
• Strategies and approaches to respond to changed behaviours;
• Key considerations: Rights, responsibilities and duty of care;
• Behavioural assessments and the principles of documentation;
• Self-care.

Please read the NSWNMA Education Cancellation, Refund and Catering Policy prior to registering for this course.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

A CPD Certificate will be provided to attendees at the end of the seminar.

Host or Publisher NSW Nurses and Midwives Association