One-day Workshop Cost: $75 + GST per person This workshop provides support workers with the underpinning knowledge and skills needed to interact effectively with people who have dementia.
Participants will gain an understanding of: · Person-centred care and effective communication; · The nature of dementia and its impacts on the individual; and · Understanding and responding to behaviours of concern.
Who should attend this workshop? Anyone working in aged or community care, health care or community services, and who may need to interact with people with dementia.
Dates, times and location for 2010: This workshop is conducted monthly from the Arthritis Foundation Seminar Room (17 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park) on the following dates:
Thursday 28 January 9.30am - 4.00pm Friday 26 February 9.30am – 4.00pm Friday 19 March 9.30am – 4.00pm Monday 12 April 9.30am – 4.00pm Friday 7 May 9.30am – 4.00pm (held at Alzheimer's Australia WA) Monday 28 June 9.30am – 4.00pm Monday 26 July 9.30am – 4.00pm (Workshop full) Monday 23 August 9.30am – 4.00pm Friday 24 September 9.30am – 4.00pm Monday 25 October 9.30am – 4.00pm Monday 22 November 9.30am – 4.00pm Wednesday 1 December 9.30am - 4.00pm Attendance attracts 5.5 RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA's Life Long Learning program (3LP)
Contact: For more information or to book your place for this workshop, contact Alzheimer’s Australia WA on (08) 9388 2800 during business hours.
