Ageing & Learning Difficulties
Who should attend:
Anyone working within a residential care and support setting.
Course benefits:
This course contains information for care and support workers who would like a greater understanding of the processes involved with ageing and learning difficulties.
Additional information:
Certificates:
All candidates who participate to the required level will receive a certificate of attendance from Essential Training.
Contents:
How is Ageing defined?
The 4 stages of Ageing
Combining effects of Ageing and Learning Difficulties
Rights and acts
Age, Health, Disease & Culture
How Ageing affects the body
• Cardiovascular;
• Nervous system;
• Sensory system;
• Respiratory system;
• Musculoskeletal system;
• Skin;
• Urinary;
• Reproductive & Endocrine system;
• Digestive system & dietary requirements
Ageing & Exercise
• Health and fitness benefits
Pressure Area Care
Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Defining Dementia & Alzheimer’s;
• 3 Stages of Dementia;
• Caring for Dementia sufferers;
• Group activity
Healthy Ageing
Downs Syndrome
Older People with Learning Difficulties
Communication Issues
• Poor Hearing;
• Visual Impairment;
• Communicating effectively.
Government Papers
GOLD (Growing Older with Learning Disabilities)
The Edinburgh Principles
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