TRAINING

Our training can be tailored to the needs of each organisation. We believe that, in dementia care, one size does not fit all so please contact us to discuss your requirements.

We offer three levels of dementia training from Dementia Awareness suitable for everyone, to more specialist Effective Communication and Advanced Dementia Care.

This inspirational experiential training has received 100% positive feedback and has been a catalyst for positive change for many.

"I wanted to thank you - that was one of the best training experiences I've had. I’ve been telling everyone about Engage & Create! The experience you provide is incredibly valuable for anyone who works with or has personal experiences of persons with a diagnosis of dementia. I won’t forget what it felt like - it’ll change the way I work with people with a diagnosis of dementia forever. Thank you!"
Occupational Therapist, Brighton

LEVEL 1

Dementia
Awareness

​Who: everyone
A practical one-day course to educate, inspire and empower participants to understand and communicate more effectively with people living with dementia.
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  • Increase their understanding of dementia
  • Understand the practical challenges of living with dementia and how they can impact everyday life 
  • Enable participants to reflect on the importance of their role in aiding people with dementia and their carers
  • Understand the basics of communicating effectively with people living with dementia
  • Understand the importance of emotional well-being and the benefits of maintaining it

LEVEL 2

​Effective Communication In Dementia Care
Who: health & social care staff
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Building on the Level 1 course, this interactive day explores in more depth the techniques and strategies that can help caregivers to connect with people with dementia.
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  • Uses experiential learning so participants can understand directly the challenges that arise from decline in hearing, vision, dexterity and communication
  • Inspires caregivers to develop strategies to help with such impairments
  • Enable participants to reflect on the importance of their role in aiding people with dementia in daily life
  • Includes Teepa Snows’ Positive Approach to Care™

LEVEL 3

Advanced
Dementia Care

​ Who: health & social care staff
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For confident communicators, this course covers the practical challenges of working with people with advanced dementia using Teepa Snow’s Positive Physical Approach™ (PPA) and Hand under Hand™ (HUH). It also includes Teepa’s Gems™, and elements of Validation Therapy.
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  • These newly learned skills enable caregivers to shift from simply “dealing with behaviours” to creating a positive caring environment.
  • Techniques learned help with personal care and assisted eating
  • The Gems™ model is a dignified metaphor that defines the many appearances, behavioural changes, skill sets and needs of those living with the effects of dementia, increasing understanding as dementia advances
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