Programme
DSIDC offers a range of educational programmes that cater for health professionals caring for people with dementia. All programmes are delivered by DSIDC Education staff or Associate Trainers.
The format of programmes is structured so that participants are encouraged to share their experiences and build on their own skills to deliver person-centred dementia care.
Topics addressed in the programmes include:
- Exploring dementia – types, characteristics
- Philosophy of person-centred care
- Responding to challenging behaviours
- Communication
- Dementia-specific design (Architecture and Garden)
- Activities for people with dementia
Further details on each of the programmes offered are available by pressing on the links below.
- Foundation in Dementia Care Programme
- Extra Mural Programme
- Challenging Behaviours Programme
- Essentials in Dementia Care Programme
Bespoke Educational Programmes
In addition to the programmes detailed on this website, we can provide programmes to meet the specific information and training requirements of staff and family members.
These can be delivered at your place of work or at the DSIDC offices on a day and time that is suitable to everyone’s needs.
For further information, please contact us to discuss further.
