Learning Disability & Dementia
Targeted at Any member with an interest in this issue Duration 1 day
This one-day workshop will examine the predictions of the rise in aging population of those with a Learning Disability and prevalence of dementia in those with Down’s syndrome and in older people with a learning disability. It will explore issues such as what is dementia and what is not dementia; an understanding of the importance of baseline assessments, to assist with early diagnosis; managing challenging behaviours such as aggression and “wandering” as well as looking at understanding pain and “diagnostic overshadowing’ .
Delivered by Association for Real Change (ARC)
Date Wed 16th May 2012 10am – 4pm, Belfast
For information on the course, Fidelma Carolan f.carolan@unison.co.uk 028 90270190
To register your interest contact Anne Campbell, a.campbell2@unison.co.uk or download an application form here or
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