Orientation to Dementia (In Malay) 10th Run

A training workshop for domestic helpers caring for the elderly with dementia
A Family Caregiver Support and Training Workshop organised by the Alzheimer’s Disease Association

Trainer:
Ilyana Akbar, Psychologist with experience working with dementia persons and their caregivers

Venue:
Alzheimer’s Disease Association Caregiver Support Centre
204 Bukit Timah Road Boon Liew Building #04-00
Singapore 229863

Tel: 67375667

Duration: 2 Sessions (20th Mar & 27th Mar)

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Fee: $40 per participant (Include course materials and refreshment)
Participants of this course are eligible for subsidy under the Caregivers Training Grant. (Click here for more details.)  

Workshop 1: 20th Mar (Saturday)
Understanding Dementia
o What is Dementia and Causes
o Early Warning Signs
o Diagnosis and Treatment
o Stages of the Disease

Communicating with the Person with Dementia
o How dementia affects communication
o How to communicate with the person with dementia
o Useful communication tips

Workshop 2: 27th Mar (Saturday)
Understanding & Managing Changing Behaviours
o Examples of changing behaviours in a person with dementia
o Responding to changing behaviours and how to cope

Caring for the Person with Dementia
o Understanding the various needs of the person with dementia and responding to his or her needs
o Signs of caregiver stress

Programme
1:45pm to 2:00pm - Registration and to be seated
2:00pm to 3:00pm - Understanding Dementia (20 Mar) / Understanding and Managing Changing Behaviors (27 Mar)
3:00pm to 3:30pm - Refreshments
3:30pm to 4:45pm - Communicating with the Person with Dementia (20 Mar) / Caring for the Person with Dementia (27 Mar)
4:45pm to 5:00pm - Evaluation

Registration closes on 11 March 2010. (Download registration form here.)