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To develop practical approaches that help to create a dementia-friendly environment, improving wellbeing and reducing stress for the person with dementia.
By the end of the session delegates will be able to:
• analyse the impact of the physical environment and describe ways in which the environment can be made more supportive
• explain how the approach of other people impact on the person with dementia and contributes to positive/negative outcomes
• review different approaches that can be less stressful for people who have dementia
• compare reality orientation and validation approaches, and describe how they can be used effectively at different stages of dementia
• use life history & reminiscence as a tool to develop person centred care plans, promote interaction and help maintain identity
• explain factors that contribute to distress & difficult to understand behaviour
• demonstrate a problem solving approach that avoids inappropriate use of anti-psychotic medication.