Training Course

Dementia and Brain Functioning
12 Topics
About the brain. For the relatives.
Brain Function and Anatomy
The Limbic system and the Basal Ganglia
The Cerebellum and the Brain Stem
Where in the Brain do Senses lie?
Dementia
Diseases associated with Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease
Vascular dementia
Lewy Body dementia
Frontotemporal dementia
Characteristics of other diseases
The person- centered approach
5 Topics
The person- centered approach according to Tom Kitwood.
Good practice in implementing person-centered care of people with dementia in nursing home.
How to create a good life.
Everyday life in focus.
References
How to communicate with people with dementia with their families and with colleagues
6 Topics
1. Introduction
2. How do we communicate?
3. How does dementia affect communication?
4. How to communicate with people with dementia. Some tips.
5. Communicating with families of people with dementia and other caregivers.
6. Relatives to persons with severe dementia
Behavior challenges of people with dementia and how to cope with it
10 Topics
Definition
Who has a behavior that is challenging?
Causes to challenging behavior
Professional care in relation to challenging behavior
Unexpected behavior and what to do about it
Other tips for handling emotional distress
Prevention of challenging behavior
Sparkling moments
Analysis of causes
Working environment in nursery homes
Non-pharmacological interventions and sensory stimulation
21 Topics
Description
Cognitive stimulation
Cognitive training
Cognitive rehabilitation
Reminiscence therapy
Speech therapy
Occupational therapy
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
Behavior management
Music therapy
Aromatherapy
Internal environment
Sensorial gardens
Vibroacustic therapy
Doll Therapy
Multi-sensory stimulation
Validation
Physical exercise
Assistive technologies
Environmental design
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Dementia-friendly environment
2 Topics
What can we do?
Tips for a dementia-friendly environment
How to be a caregiver of a family member with dementia: risks, psychological burden, personal feelings etc
5 Topics
Introduction
Family caregivers and the uncertain process of dementia
Coping with the burden of caring of people with dementia
Assessment of the burden of informal caregivers and practical interventions
References
Work stress & burnout of caregivers
6 Topics
The caregiver
An example from Italy
Burnout
How to prevent stress and burnout in the workplace
Workplace communication
References
Practical Learning: “Gildeleren” in Drenthe, NL
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Physical exercise

Training Course Non-pharmacological interventions and sensory stimulation Physical exercise

The improvement of the physical fitness of people with dementia is related to better performance on activities of daily living and lower caregiver burden. Despite the detected beneficial effects on several areas of cognition in people with pre-dementia cognitive impairment, the effects of physical exercise in the stage of dementia are questionable. As elderly people in general, individuals with dementia are advised to perform at least 30 minutes of moderate (aerobic) exercise on at least five days a week. Such a recommendation seems to be in many cases unrealistic.

OTHER SENSORY STIMULATION THERAPIES

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