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ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA ACT
DEMENTIA LEARNING GUIDE
February - June 2016
Dementia
Learning
Calendar
with dates
available
inside
Flexible education solutions to improve dementia practice
For course and seminar bookings:Email [email protected]
Phone (02) 6255 0722
Venue map 3
Dementia education for the workplace 4
Dementia consultancy services 12
Our Educators 11
Dementia learning calendar 15
Dementia Seminars 14
CONTENTS
National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500fightdementia.org.au
bOOkINGSAlzheimer’s Australia ACT Education services provide a variety of up to date, informative and practical dementia education programs for health, acute care, disability and aged care providers.
Participants of these programs will gain essential skills and knowledge regarding dementia care as well as the opportunity to network with others working in the sector.
Courses and workshops are available throughout the year at the Alzheimer’s Australia ACT office.
We also offer customised education and professional development in your workplace.
Our education is delivered by experienced and knowledgeable educators.
Bookings are essential for all education programs.
The art featured in this learning guide are examples of the work that was created as part of Alzheimer’s Australia ACT’s art program. We would like to acknowledge and thank the artists for sharing their artwork.
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Cancellation policyCancellations or non-attendance at workshops will incur costs as per schedule below:• Cancellations with less than 5 business days notice − no refund
A minimum number of participants is required for courses to proceed. Course fees will be fully refunded if your course is cancelled by Alzheimer’s Australia ACT.
Kaleen
LOCATE US
Library and information service Alzheimer’s Australia ACT library provides access to quality dementia related information. This information is applicable to people living with dementia, their carers, friends and family. Information is also useful for health professionals, other service providers and members of the general public. Resources contained in our library include books, journals and magazines, DVDs and CD’s. Topics covered in the library collection are behaviour, residential care, dementia design, activities, reminiscing, carer stories and books for children.Anyone is welcome to visit and use the facilities of the library. However, you need to be a member to borrow from the library collection. Library opening hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Mailing listIf you wish to go on our mailing list to receive updates and information, please contact [email protected]
Certificate of AttendanceA Certificate of Attendance will be given to all participants attending any of our workshops.
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Alzheimer’s Australia ACT 159 Maribyrnong Avenue, Kaleen
Bus stop on Maribyrnong Avenue. See Route 30 from the City or Route 71 from Belconnen.
Limited free off-street parking. Please allow extra time if you are using your own car.
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We know people living with dementia are at a far greater risk of developing a delirium. Participants will - • Explore the definition of delirium, how to recognise it and what actions to take in the event of a delirium• Explore the comorbidities that often exist alongside dementia. This medical series topic is a must for anyone working with a person living with dementia in any setting.
Thurs 10 Mar 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Medical Series; Medical issues in dementia - delirium and co-morbidities
These sessions are for anyone caring for people with dementia.
It is a basic overview of dementia, including the definition, its causes and impacts.
Ideal if you are new to dementia care or as a refresher for the more experienced.
Mon 8 Feb 1.30pm – 2.30pm
CostFree
Duration 1hr
Venue TBC
Orientation to dementia
Suitable for All staff working directly with people with dementia in a variety of settings.
Orientation to dementia also scheduled for Mon 8 Aug, Mon 7 Nov
Mon 2 May 1.30pm – 2.30pm
February
This workshop provides an understanding of the different ways we communicate and recognises the effects of dementia on communication. It explores the changes for the person living with dementia and the impact of the response the person receives from others. Strategies to enable the person’s independence and inclusion are identified and participants have opportunities to explore important communication concepts such as validation. Also in this session, participants will be given a review of the impact of dementia on the person, their families and carers. The focus will be on care partnerships allowing participants to understand the value of family and carer contributions to the shared responsibilities of care. Participants will learn how to identify strategies for improving interaction between services and families/carers in order to be more responsive to their needs.
Thurs 25 Feb 9.30am – 4.00pm
Cost$130
Duration6.5hrs
Communicating with a person living with dementia and working with families in a dementia care partnership
Suitable for Managers, co-ordinators and all staff providing care for people with dementia - whatever the setting.
Venue Kaleen
March
Cost$80
Duration3hrs
Venue TBC
Suitable for All staff working directly with people with dementia in a variety of settings.
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Medical Series; Medical issues in dementia - delirium and co-morbidities
Brain Awareness Week 14 - 18 March 2016
Dementia SeminarAdvances in Dementia - The Latest SciencePartnership with ANU Centre for Research on Ageing, Health and Wellbeing Wed 16 March10.00am - 12noon
Cost$10
Duration2hrs
Venue TBC
Suitable for All welcome.
The Montessori Method emphasises the importance of keeping the person living with dementia independent for as long as possible. Independence is kept through different activities: sensory, social and cognitive, and activities of daily living.
This workshop offers an overview of the Montessori Method and activities for dementia care, demonstrating the creation and presentation of meaningful activities.
This program has been developed by Alzheimer’s Australia in conjunction with leading Montessori experts. The skills and strategies explored in this workshop can be applied to all care settings including home, community and residential settings.
Note: This course offers points towards professional education with the Diversional Therapy Association of Australia.
Tues 22 Mar9.30am – 3.30pm
Tues 21 Jun 9.30am – 3.30pm
Cost $130
Duration 6hrs
Venue TBC
Montessori method and activities
Suitable for All staff working with people with dementia in a variety of settings.
Orientation to dementia
February March
Montessori method and activities also scheduled for Thurs 13 Oct
Communicating with a person living with dementia and working with families in a dementia care partnership
This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to interact effectively with people who have an intellectual disability (ID) such as down syndrome and dementia. Participants will - • Gain an understanding of how dementia affects the person with an intellectual disability • Develop the skills required to communicate with people with the dual diagnosis • Respond to changes over time
Thurs 7 Apr 9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost$80
Duration 3hrs
Venue TBC
Intellectual disability and dementia
Suitable for Anyone working with a person with an intellectual disability and dementia in a variety of settings.
April
5
May
This workshop explores the application of 10 evidence based principles of enabling dementia design across a variety of environments such as hospitals, day centres and residential aged care facilities. Full of practical advice and tips, topic areas include -• Architectural design, signage and choosing furniture • Use of colour and lighting • Creating meaningful engagement opportunities • Creating therapeutic garden space The workshop will also provide information on use of designaudit tools
Thurs 5 May9.30pm – 12.30pm
Cost $80
Duration3hrs
Venue TBC
Design for dementia - care environments
Suitable for All staff working with people with dementia in a variety of settings.
This workshop will explore the importance of meaningful engagement for the individual and address the following -
• How to plan activities in a person-centred way • The role of variety and spontaneity in tackling boredom • How to create an engaging physical environment
Tues 10 May1.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost $80
Duration3hrs
Venue TBC
Meaningful engagement in dementia care
Suitable for All staff working with people with dementia, including diversional therapists, lifestyle staff and carers.
These sessions are for anyone caring for people with dementia. It is a basic overview of dementia, including the definition, its causes and impacts.
Ideal if you are new to dementia care or as a refresher for the more experienced.
CostFree
Duration 1hr
Venue TBC
Orientation to dementia
Suitable for All staff working directly with people with dementia in a variety of settings.
Mon 2 May1.30pm – 2.30pm
Meaningful engagement also scheduled for Thurs 29 Nov
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Cost$80
Experiencing dementia workshopA different concept in dementia education
This workshop is for all staff caring for people with dementia. This is a very practical hands-on workshop that will assist participants to gain a very real understanding of dementia. This experience will be used to assist staff to understand environmental elements that are friendly or adverse to a person with dementia. This workshop allows participants to consider appropriate changes that can be made in their work environments to help benefit the person living with dementia and improve and deliver person-centred dementia care.
An essential workshop for all staff caring for people with dementia - not to be missed!
Thurs 26 May 9.30am - 12.30pm
Duration3hrs
Venue TBC
Suitable for All staff working directly with people with dementia in a variety of settings.
May
Cost$80
Medical Series Medical issues in dementia - bathing without a battle
This workshop will provide information and practical strategies to assist with care practices for all staff working with someone living with dementia, in any setting. Topics covered include - • Person centred techniques and simple approaches to make showering and related practices more comfortable • Equipment; new products to use so showering and bathing is easier and more convenient • Hygiene policies and regulations for consideration
Thurs 19 May 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Duration2.5hrs
Venue TBC
Suitable for All staff working directly with people with dementia in a variety of settings.
Experiencing dementia also scheduled for Thurs 27 Oct
Person centred practice - applied principlesIn this program you will explore the key elements that underpin person-centred dementia support through the Valuing People Framework developed by Alzheimer’s Australia.This framework will guide you in examining the importance of relationships between individuals and the network of people involved in their support in order to achieve person-centered practice.
On completion of this session you will -• Further understand person-centered practice• Use the Valuing People Framework to reflect on your own practice• Identify opportunities to improve person-centered practices.
Tues 31 May 9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost$80
Duration3hrs
Venue TBC
Suitable for All staff working directly with people with dementia in a variety of settings.
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The Montessori Method emphasises the importance of keeping the person living with dementia as independent as possible for as long as possible. Independence is kept through different activities: sensory, social and cognitive, and activities of daily living.
This workshop offers an overview of the Montessori Method and activities for dementia care, demonstrating the creation and presentation of meaningful activities.
This program has been developed by Alzheimer’s Australia in conjunction with leading Montessori experts. The skills and strategies explored in this workshop can be applied to all care settings including home, community and residential settings.
Note: This course offers points towards professional education with the Diversional Therapy Association of Australia.
Tues 21 June9.30am – 3.30pm
Cost $130
Duration 6hrs
Venue TBC
Montessori method and activities
Suitable for All staff working with people with dementia in a variety of settings..
Dementia SeminarAssistive Technology in Dementia Care
Thurs 16 June10.00am - 12noon
This three hour workshop will provide community staff working with people with dementia with useful information on how to easily adapt home environments to support a person living with dementia. • How to carry out an assessment of the home environment • Practical ideas, advice and tips that can make the home more enabling for the person living with dementia • Exploration of ideas for creating meaningful activities in and around their home environment
Thurs 9 June 9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost $80
Duration3hrs
Venue TBC
Design for dementia - support clients
Suitable for All staff working with people living with dementia, in a variety of settings.
June
Cost$10
Duration2hrs
Venue TBC
Suitable for All welcome.
Montessori method and activities also scheduled for Thurs 13 Oct
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June Dementia Courses July - December
July
Self protection in dementia care - plan, prevent, protect
August
Orientation to dementia
Younger onset dementia - capacity building
Focus on the fellas
Use of technology in dementia care
September
Dementia Awareness Month
Medical Series; Medical issues in dementia - acute care
OctoberMontessori method and activities
Experiencing dementia
Orientation to dementia
November
Self protection in dementia care - plan, prevent, protect
Medical Series - Medical issues in dementia pain
Meaningful engagement in dementia care
Dementia Seminar - Nutrition and oral care
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Montessori refresher and ideas day
Medial Series - Medical issues in dementia, palliative approach to dementia care
A different concept in dementia education
This workshop is for all staff caring for people living with dementia. This is a very practical hands-on workshop that will assist participants to gain an understanding of dementia. This experience will be used to assist carers in understanding environmental elements that are friendly or adverse to a person with dementia. This workshop allows participants to consider changes that can be made in their work environments to help benefit the person living with dementia and improve their delivery of person-centred dementia care.
Experiencing dementia workshop
Behaviours associated with dementia • Changed behaviours - the theory • Changed behaviours - the practical • Aggression minimisation • Protect, Plan, Prevent
Communication and dementia • Effective communication - the theory • Effective communication - the practical
Dementia and the environment • Creating a dementia friendly environment • Enabling environment - environmental design
Dementia definitions • Understanding dementia • Understanding Younger Onset dementia
Disabilities and dementia • Intellectual disabilities and dementia • Physical disabilities and dementia
Models of dementia care • Person centred and individualised care • Models of Care including the Montessori based approach to dementia
Alzheimer’s Australia ACT offers customised education and professional development.
In consultation with you we can tailor a program to meet your specific learning needs. Our courses and workshops can be delivered at your workplace or at the Alzheimer’s ACT office in Kaleen and are designed to meet your particular needs.
Please contact us on 6255 0722 or email Education Manager [email protected] to discuss the details and a proposal for customised education in your organisation to suit dates and times that fit your staff roster and shift requirements.
We provide up to date and professional education on the following topics related to dementia.
Customised Workplace Education
Meaningful activities • Effective interventions and strategies • Activities for men living with dementia • Activities Galore • Activities for Younger Onset Dementia • Multi-sensory therapy • Activities using the Montessori method
• Life Story books
Medical issues and dementia • Dementia in Acute Care • Bathing without a battle • Palliative care and dementia • Pain and dementia • Eating difficulties and dementia • Co-morbidities and dementia • Tools for assessment of behaviour • Use of behaviour assessment tools • Dementia and delirium
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Our Educators
Ideas for Topics
Research and dementia
• Latest research on dementia
• Latest care interventions
Various other topics • Your Brain Matters™ dementia risk reduction program• Sexuality and Intimacy
• Our services
Customised Workplace Education
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Your Brain MattersTM
Your Brain Matters™ Program is a national program of Alzheimer’s Australia aimed at reducing the risk of dementia through the provision of awareness raising activities to younger people. The Your Brain Matters™ program encourages people to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Our Educators
Karen CmielManager, Education Services Alzheimer’s Australia ACT
Karen has tertiary qualifications in Leisure and Health, Community Services Management, Training and Assessment and the Montessori Approach to Dementia Care. She has worked as a therapist in the aged, community and disabilities sectors for 20 years. Karen has taught at Certficiate I, II, III, IV and Diploma level. Karen has been teaching in Diversional Therapy and dementia related topics for over 16 years.
Jill BrownEducator, Alzheimer’s Australia ACT
Jill has tertiary qualifications in Public Policy, Political Science, Psychology and Philosophy and has worked in the disability, mental health and aged care sectors for over 16 years. Jill has been teaching dementia related topics with Alzheimer’s Australia for over 8 years.
Michelle ChaplinEducator, Alzheimer’s Australia ACT
Michelle has tertiary qualifications in Communications Organisational Behaviour and Management of Community Programs. She has worked within the community development sector, change management projects and health and well being programs for over 14 years. Michelle co-ordinated training events for the SA & NT Dementia Training Study Centre before joining Alzheimer’s Australia ACT in 2015.
Charise BuckleyACT DBMAS Consultant and Educator, Alzheimer’s Australia ACT
Qualifications/Profession: Registered Nurse, Cert IV in Work Health and Safety, Diplomas in Business and Frontline Management, Cert IV Training and Education. Charise has worked in a variety of roles within health and aged care particularly of the past 15 years before coming to work with DBMAS at Alzheimer’s ACT 4.5 years ago. Charise also holds an adjunct teaching position with CIT in Health, teaching the dementia specific unit in Certificate III and IV, Aged Care.
DEMENTIA CONSULTANCY SERVICE
A person-centred care approach
As the peak body assisting you to achieve high quality dementia care, we will come to your workplace to observe and analyse the care environment and offer suggestions for improvement if required. Our solutions are tailoured to your needs while being mindful of your budget.
Type of consultancy Details Estimated costs from
Experienced dementia consultant Hourly $150
Education Tailored sessions based on $200 per hour training needs analysis
Comprehensive Report Organisation specific report $700 containing observations and suggestions
Environmental Audit Hourly $200
We can provide you with quality solutions for
• Communication and interaction with clients living with dementia• Dementia friendly-Montessori approach• Dementia specific training needs analysis• Environmental design• Meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.
To find out how we can support your organisation for clients with dementia Please contact Karen Cmiel, Education Manager T 02 6255 0722 E [email protected]
DEMENTIACONSULTANCYSERVICESpHONE 6255 0722
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DIVERSIONAL THERApY CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Our experienced diversional therapy consultant can come to your workplace to spend time with your lifestyle team and other staff to assist with the design and implementation of meaningful activities for clients living with dementia.
Type of consultancy Details Estimated costs from
Consultancy Workshop and 5 - 6 hour workshop $600comprehensive report
This service is conducted in a five to six hour workshop and includes
• Analysis of team strengths and opportunities for development
• Brainstorming activities ideas for the clients
• Utilisation of current resources
• Suggestions for further programs and direction
• A comprehensive report for management.
To find out how we can support your organisation for clients with dementia Please contact Karen Cmiel, Education Manager T 02 6255 0722 E [email protected]
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DEMENTIA SEMINARSpHONE 6255 0722
Dementia Seminars feature national and international experts speaking on the latest research, care and optimal environments for people living with dementia. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for carers, health, aged and community care staff to network and gain information and knowledge about dementia.
Suitable for All welcome.
Wed 16 Mar10.00am – 12noon
Cost $10
Duration2hrs
Venue TBC
Advances in Dementia - The Latest Science
Thurs 16 June10.00am - 12noonCost $10
Duration2hrs
Venue TBC
Assistive Technology in Dementia Care
Thurs 17 Nov10.00am - 12noonCost $10
Duration2hrs
Venue TBC
Nutrition and Oral Care in Dementia
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Suitable for All welcome.
Suitable for All welcome.
“Provided a very good understanding of dementia, also very useful information for a community worker ”
“Great program, lots of very useful information!”
“Love your training sessions, always give me great ideas and skills to work with”
“Provided a very good understanding of dementia, also very useful information for a community worker ”
“Great program, lots of very useful information!”
“Great speaker, knowledgeable and approachable”
“Love your training sessions, always give me great ideas and skills to work with”
Funded by the Australian Government
NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELpLINE 1800 100 500
FIGHTDEMENTIA.ORG.AU/ACT
