Does This Sound Like You?

Do you feel frustrated that you've got so much more to give those impacted by advancing dementia? 

Know that you could make a difference to the end of life experience but lack the opportunity to do so?

You believe that compassionate care is often missing for all involved.

You're passionate about dementia care but limited in your current role.

You feel a need to do more in the dementia care space but have no idea where to start.

You can see life from the perspective of the person living with dementia and want to advocate for them.

You NEED a new and innovative role that makes a tangible difference in end of life dementia care.

The Dementia Doula Difference

Making moments matter for anyone impacted by dementia

Course curriculum

13 Modules

    1. How to use this course

    2. Before we begin...

    1. Course Outline

    1. Introduction

    2. Global impact

    3. National impact

    4. Community Impact

    5. Impact on family

    6. Impact on the person with dementia

    7. How Alzheimer's disease affects the brain

    8. ASSIGNMENT

    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. Strategies & approach

    9. Communication quote ...

    10. ASSIGNMENT

    1. Introduction

    2. First meeting

    3. Creating community network

    4. Family dynamics

    5. Early planning

    6. Planning ahead

    7. Advance care planning process

    8. Advance Care Planning

    9. Substitute decision maker

    10. Substitute Decision Maker

    11. Palliative terminology

    12. Transition into higher care

    13. Meaningful connections

    14. Family Counselling

    15. Connection through senses - Music

    16. Henry - Power of Music

    17. Connection through senses

    18. Reminiscence box

    19. Conclusion

    20. ASSIGNMENT

    1. Introduction

    2. Loss

    3. Types of Grief

    4. Video - She misses him

    5. Discussion - Video: She misses him

    6. Bereavement

    7. Discussion - Bereavement

    8. Models of grief

    9. Feelings with a diagnosis

    10. Support with grief

    11. Burnout

    12. Empathy vs Sympathy

    13. Brené Brown on Empathy vs Sympathy

    14. Dealing with Grief and Loss

    15. How to Deal With Loss or Grief of Love Ones

    16. Self Care

    17. Conclusion

    18. ASSIGNMENT

About this course

  • $3,215.00

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..."

There is currently a shift and a feeling of uncertainty within the aged care sector. It's time for the Dementia Doula to raise the bar and set a new industry standard so that those impacted by advancing dementia never again have to go it alone.