Who is the programme suitable for?
- Family
carers - General
public - Schools, national and secondary
Age Friendly Ireland
Brief description
Dementia Awareness Training is tailored to suit the audience (e.g schools, nursing homes, county councils)
The topics that can be covered include
- What is dementia
- Effective communication
- Understanding responsive behaviour
- Supporting the person with dementia to live well
- Dementia-friendly environments
- Coping with stress and burn out
- Services and supports available.
Duration
Minimum 2 hours
Mode of delivery
Group Face to Face
Where it is available
County Mayo
Cost
Free
Contact information
Community Action on Dementia in Mayo
Frances Maloney
Tel: 086 836 6312
Email: cadmayo@gmail.com
Fiona Hoban, Dementia Advisor
Email: da.dementiamayo@gmail.com