UNISON Ulearn Northern Ireland

Due to interest in our Dementia Study Day, we are now running one in Belfast on Tues June 12th and in Omagh on Wednesday June 13th. The programme will include understanding dementia, pain management and challenging behaviour. It is targeted at nursing members, but may be of interest to those working in other disciplines.

Tuesday June 12th - UNISON Office, Belfast
Wednesday June 13th - WELB HQ, Omagh

This is a full day event and is free, with lunch provided.

Aims
• To provide staff with an understanding of the clinical condition of dementia.
• To understanding a psycho-social approach to people with dementia.
• To consider the meaning of behaviour that challenges in people with dementia and strategies to support people.
• To explore the issue of pain management in people with dementia.
• To identify practical ways to support people with dementia.

Programme:

9.30 Brief introduction about the Dementia Services Development Centre
Introduction to programme and expectations

09.45 Dementia: what is it? -definition and types
- who is affected?
- the impact of the illness on the person
- what it’s not and what’s treatable

11.15 Working with the person - models of care
- understanding their reality
- maintaining individuality
- communication and meaningful activity

1.45 Our responses to difficult situations and threat - what makes me angry?

2.15 Responding to behaviour – not reacting
- the control trilogy
- avoiding reinforcing difficult behaviour
- dealing with wandering

3.15 The Consequences of behaviour: Understanding Pain
- The ABC approach
- Person centred minimum intervention
- Anticipatory responses

4.00 Questions and discussion

Trainers: Maria McManus and Colin MacDonald from the Dementia Services Development Centre

This event will be delivered by the Dementia Services Development Centre.

Download an application form here