Parkinson’s Disease & Alzheimer’s Awareness

 

Who should attend:

Anyone who wishes to understand the nature and the effect Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s disease has on individuals and the most appropriate care for people with the disease. It is most suitable for staff working in nursing & residential homes and those working with people affected by Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s in their own homes.

 

Course Benefits:

To promote and share models of good practice in care by addressing the challenges experienced by people with Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s in relation to mobility, swallowing, communication and other activities of daily living,

 

Additional information:

The course consists of direct teaching, videos, interactive workshop involving class room discussions & case studies.

 

Certificates:

All candidates who participate to the required level will receive a certificate of attendance from Essential Training

 

 

Contents:

 

• Challenges of Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s disease

• Three stages of Alzheimer's

• Person-centered approach to caring & support

• Guidelines for activities of daily living

• Prevent instances of hitting, biting and wandering.

• Activity and variety in everyday life

• Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s & Parkinson's disease

• Causes of Parkinson's & Alzheimer’s disease

• Caring for older people with both Alzheimer’s & Parkinson's.