Understanding Multiple System Disease in Older People

Targeted at : Members working with older people
Duration: 1 day

This workshop will help participants to gain a better understanding of the causes of multiple system disease in older people

What you can gain from the course.

A chance to explore issues such as:

  • The effects of ageing on the individual
  • Common diseases of old age e.g. Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Respiratory Disease and Stroke
  • The older person’s response to infection
  • An overview of best practice in caring for older people.

Workshops using case studies will help participants to apply theory to practice, enabling them to develop their caring role.

Tutor: Patricia Dunne: Nurse Practitioner/Lecturer ex. Open University Tutor.

Date Tuesday 19th August 2008
Location Belfast

For information on the course, Fidelma Carolan f.carolan@unison.co.uk 028 90270150

To register your interest download an application form here or

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