Dementia Awareness Workshops
An Introduction to Residential Care Costs - Monday 26th May
An Introduction to Residential Care Costs in Scotland.
An Introduction to the Carers (Scotland) Act (Unpaid Carers) - 12 June
This workshop provides an introduction to the Carers (Scotland) Act and what it means for unpaid carers.
An Introduction to Young Onset Dementia - 23rd June
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of young onset dementia, its challenges and what can make a difference.
Becoming a Dementia Friendly Community - 12th May
This workshop explores how groups and organisations can help build and develop more dementia friendly communities.
Carers’ Rights: Hospital Admissions and Discharge - Thursday 8th May
This workshop covers carers’ rights in relation to hospital discharge and other considerations for carers during a hospital admission and stay.
Dementia and Communication - Thursday 15th May
This short course explores the communication problems which dementia can bring and also tips and strategies for communicating more effectively.
Dementia and Sensory Loss - Friday 9th May
In our May Coffee Conversation, we are focussing on dementia and sensory needs. We will be joined by Dr Amy White, Senior Sensory Hub Officer (Deafness) from Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland.
Dementia and the Home Environment - 9th May
A short workshop to gain a greater understanding of how the home can be made more dementia friendly for people living with dementia.
Dementia Awareness for Unpaid Carers - Wednesday 7th May
An introduction to dementia, signs, symptoms, good communication, reducing risk of dementia and living well with dementia.
Dementia Awareness - Monday 26th May
An introduction to dementia, signs, symptoms, good communication, reducing risk of dementia and living well with dementia.
Dementia Awareness Self Study
We know that people's lives can be unpredictable and that it might not be easy to commit to a scheduled training course. That’s why we've created a supportive self-study platform where you can engage in the same learning at a pace and time that suits you.
Dementia Awareness - Tuesday 17th June
An introduction to dementia, signs, symptoms, good communication, reducing risk of dementia and living well with dementia.