Dementia 4 – Activities for people with dementia

INDUSTRY

Aged Care, Disability Sector

CATEGORY

Refresher Module

LEVEL

Entry

AVG COMPLETION TIME

35 mins

Expert Led

Developed by Australian Experts

Up To Date

Updated as standards and regulations change

Compliant

Comply with ethical and legal obligations

Self Paced

Complete in the flow of work

What You’ll Learn

  • How to support the identity, culture and diversity of clients 
  • How to  respond to the specific needs, goals and preferences of individual clients 
  • How to  interact with clients in ways that are kind, caring and respectful 
  • Understanding of the benefits of meaningful occupation
  • Understanding of the characteristics of appropriate activities

Course Overview

This training focuses on the importance of meaningful, age-appropriate activities for people living with dementia. It explores the benefits of activity for health and wellbeing, and introduces a range of therapeutic activities that can support identity, culture and diversity.

The course highlights how activities can bring purpose, enjoyment and connection to daily life.
By the end of this training, you will understand why meaningful activities are important and how they can improve wellbeing for people living with dementia. You will be able to support each person’s identity, culture, needs and preferences by including activities that reflect who they are. You will learn how to recognise people’s strengths and skills and use these in day-to-day activities.

This training will also help you to engage with clients in ways that are kind, caring and respectful, while promoting health, wellbeing and enjoyment through participation in meaningful activities.

Course Activities

Introduction

  • Course Overview
  • Lessons

  • Overview
  • Activities for people with dementia
  • Exercise
  • Continually assess activities for people with dementia
  • Purpose of activities for people with dementia
  • Therapies for people with dementia
  • Conclusions

  • Course Quiz
  • Meet Your Course Authors

    AC

    Anne Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    30+ years of experience in aged care and education, combining her background as a Registered Nurse, Trainer, and an RTO owner and Director for 19 years to develop practical, client-focused training resources.

    VC

    Vera Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    20+ years of experience in NDIS policy development and Indigenous disability advocacy, combined with 15+ years of experience in Community engagement and culturally responsive service delivery.

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