This course is for you if you ...

•  support someone with dementia or any cognitive changes

•  care for someone residing in the community or within higher care

 • work in aged care

•  work in the disability sector

•  are a service provider or local business


Course curriculum

5 Modules

    1. How to use this course

    2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

    2. Global impact

    3. National impact.pdf

    4. Community Impact

    5. Impact on family

    6. Impact on the person with dementia

    7. How Alzheimer's disease affects the brain

    8. Assignment - Each new day ...

    9. Help sheet - What is dementia?

    10. Help sheet - Diagnosing dementia

    1. Introduction

    2. Barriers to communication

    3. On reflection

    4. Sensory challenges.pdf

    5. Dementia & Sensory Challenges

    6. Sensory changes

    7. Getting the message across

    8. Communication quote ...

    9. Strategies & approach

    10. Assignment - More than just a voice ...

    1. Importance of Context

    2. Behind the behaviour

    3. Repeated Behaviours

    4. Addressing the unmet need

    5. VIDEO - Jack

    6. Connection & Purpose - Jack

    7. Reducing the potential for distressing behaviours

    8. Assignment - Understanding Behaviours

    1. The Patient's Experience - Empathy

    2. Planning ahead

    3. How do others know what is important to me?

    4. The importance of future proofing plans

    5. Preparing for end of life

Caring with Compassion - Dementia

  • $120.00

Instructor

Instructor Wendy Hall

Wendy Hall has worked in health and aged care for over 25 years and is the Director and founder of Dementia Doulas International. As a Registered Nurse, Paramedic and Dementia Consultant, Wendy has used her diverse skill set within the acute care, pre-hospital, community & residential sectors. Her role in the development of training and mentoring for emerging Dementia Doula’s has been evolving over many years and brings together her areas of passion to better serve those she represents. Her interactive approach challenges mindsets and encourages those supporting someone or working within the area of dementia to explore a different way of thinking. Her goal is shifting preconceived ideas about existing barriers to dementia care and influence the palliative care space so that no one goes it alone.

  • Becoming a Dementia Doula means you'll not only give families back a sense of control but also a better way to stay connected.

  • You'll be better placed to guide and support them emotionally during the advancing stages and give those living with dementia a voice that needs to be heard.

  • By being surrounded by a supportive community, you'll be better placed to create your own rewarding career path in compassionate care.

Testimonial

RK

"l have tears in my eyes at the prospect of this newly emerging role & knowing the difference it will make. If only (hubby) had that understanding & right to be heard in his final stages..."

In a time of uncertainty within the aged care sector, it's time for Dementia Doulas to raise the bar and set a new industry standard. By doing so, those impacted by dementia will never again go it alone.