UNISON Belfast
There are a growing number of people living with dementia and this is recognised as a major social, economic and health care challenge. In Northern Ireland it is estimated there are over 21,000 people living with dementia. Learning how to best respond to someone with dementia is essential for all health & social care staff and family carers. Understanding dementia should improve the quality of the health and social care interaction as well as care received by a person living with dementia. This course will highlight what is meant by the term dementia, understanding conditions that cause dementia, know why receiving a diagnosis is important, recognise that each individual is unique, as well as touching on issues such as communication, behaviour, stress and distress. The workshop supports the outcomes of the Dementia Learning & Development Framework. It will be delivered by Dr Una Lynch from Sonrisa Solutions Ltd., qualified nurse, midwife and health visitor for over thirty years who has worked in academia, policy and practice.
