Learn about Dementia Today

Help people with dementia to thrive

Exploring Dementia is one of our most popular courses. In no time at all you will understand better how to help someone living with dementia- and it may not be how you thought. If you have ever felt frustrated when communicating with a loved one or someone you support, you are not alone. Dementia is complex and effects all areas of a person's life and their understanding of the world. With this training you will have a better understanding of the complex communication challenges that someone with dementia is likely to face and will have some easy tools to use to create meaningful and valuable connections.

Outcomes

This workshop will give you an understanding of

  • The impact of dementia on communication, and self confidence

  • How perception changes

  • The many symptoms someone is likely to be experiencing without your knowledge

  • How your approach can make a positive difference

  • How to create positive and successful conversation

  • Useful communication techniques

Pricing options

£45 per person (10% off for 6 or more learners, 15% off for 10 or more learners) (14 max per course) Inc VAT

Human connection is the answer

This course teaches you how to connect through the barriers of dementia

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A message from the instructor
    • How to use this course
    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Dementia and Our Brain

  • 3

    Understanding Symptoms

  • 4

    Understanding Communication

  • 5

    Next steps

Instructor(s)

Laura Walker

Trainer

Laura Walker

Laura is an experienced, fun and vibrant trainer who believes learning happens best when people are enjoying themselves. Her experience as a qualified nurse led her to design, develop and deliver courses and programmes to help people better understand dementia as well as how to look after our brains. She delivers bespoke courses to hospitals, care homes and community groups regulary. Laura was co-founder and Joint CEO of Memory Matters who’s vision is a world where people living with dementia are empowered and thriving in their communities. All profit from Laura's work is invested into this cause. Laura left Memory Matters in 2022, however the training is still relevant.

Testimonials

Course attendee

"Very enjoyable session"

Course attendee

Very enjoyable session found it really important talking about taking care of ourselves in order to take care of others. Laura is very friendly and clearly knows her stuff. :-)
Course attendee

"Very useful course"

Course attendee

Very useful course - focus on symptoms and how they affect behaviour very useful
Course attendee

"I feel more confident"

Course attendee

Very responsive and concise. I feel more confident because of this course
Course attendee

"I feel I now better understand"

Course attendee

I would recommend others do this course. I will use the ideas with the clients I support. I didn't know anything before today about people who live with dementia. I feel I now better understand their capabilities better as a result.
Course attendee

"Very enjoyable session"

Course attendee

Very enjoyable session found it really important talking about taking care of ourselves in order to take care of others. Laura is very friendly and clearly knows her stuff. :-)
Course attendee

"Very useful course"

Course attendee

Very useful course - focus on symptoms and how they affect behaviour very useful
Course attendee

"I feel more confident"

Course attendee

Very responsive and concise. I feel more confident because of this course
Course attendee

"I feel I now better understand"

Course attendee

I would recommend others do this course. I will use the ideas with the clients I support. I didn't know anything before today about people who live with dementia. I feel I now better understand their capabilities better as a result.