Dementia Awareness for People Managers

As working beyond the age of 65 becomes common, more people will be affected by dementia in a number of ways while in employment.

More than 90,000 people in Scotland live with dementia, a number expected to double in the next 25 years.  As changes to retirement and state pension rules make working beyond age 65 common, more people will experience early symptoms of dementia while in employment.

Dementia is a workplace issue.

Our Dementia Awareness for Line Managers looks at the signs and symptoms, effective communication tips, inclusion of people living with dementia and action planning for dementia inclusive workplaces.  The workshop also covers the legal obligations of employers towards employees living with dementia, assessing your HR provision and supporting employees living with dementia.

As a result of attending this workshop, attendees will:

• Understand the signs and symptoms of dementia
• Learn skills to communicate effectively and empathetically with someone living with dementia

• Foster a positive working culture in which staff with dementia or caring for someone with dementia feel supported by their employer
• Develop more dementia-inclusive practices as part of a commitment to support vulnerable customers and colleagues
• Understand how to support employees who may be living with early-stage dementia or are carers.

We can also tailor Dementia Awareness workshops HR Teams, Housing Teams, Tradespeople, Customer Service Staff or carers/employees with a personal interest in the topic.

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