Understanding Dementia in Nursing Homes and Care Homes by BVS (Teaser)

The first title in this series introduces care workers to dementia and aims to: * Develop an understanding of the condition and how it affects the person * Explore myths and stereotypes and consider how these can influence the quality of care given * Introduce the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice * Show how person-centred values and modified techniques can improve carers' ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care

This title was produced in collaboration with Jackie Pool DipCOT SROT

Subjects covered include:

What Does "Dementia" Mean? • Myths and Stereotypes about Dementia • The Main Cause of Dementia • What is Person-Centred Theory • Person-Centred Qualities of Carers

Duration: 30 minute DVD in 6 sections to be used in a suggested 2 hour training session.

For more information, please visit www.bvs.co.uk or call 0845 6442866.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Understanding
• Dementia
• Broadband