Saturday 31 October 2015

7NOV15 and 21NOV15 - Two Days Dementia Care Training Workshop "Living with Dementia"

Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) will be conducting a Two-Day Dementia Care Training Workshop, comprising of 4-Modules, as follows:

Date: 
Saturday, 7 November 15 - Module One & Module Two
Saturday, 21 November 15 - Module Three & Module Four 

Duration of Workshop:   8.30am to 6.00pm (8 hours each over two full days)

Venue:  ADFM PJ Day-Care Centre, No. 6,  Lorong 11/8E, Seksyen 11, 46200 PJ.

Group Size:  Limited to 20 – 24 participants only

Objectives:  This informative and interactive Training Workshop comprising of following 4 Modules is designed to equip the caregivers with a deeper understanding of dementia on a person-centered approach to care, practical skills in responding to and handling the different challenges, and to make a difference to the life of a person with dementia.

Module One - Understanding of Dementia
Module Two - Behavioural Effects of Dementia
Module Three - Effective Communication Skills
Module Four - Activities for Living and Pleasure

Workshop Leaders: 

(1)  Ms Sharon Soon, Nurse Consultant for Aged Care and Psychogeriatric Care, accredited Educator in Palliative Care Nursing.

(2)  Dr Elizabeth Chong, Geriatrician

(3)  Dr Khor Hui Min, Geriatrician 


Target participants:  Family caregivers and individuals caring for people with dementia. 

Certificate of Attendance:  Will be issued on request.

Fee: 
§  RM100  per participant for family caregivers   
§  RM150 per participant for other individuals

Registration:  Email completed Registration form to jenny@adfm.org.my.

Payment:  Payment can be by cash or cheque, and bank in direct to ADFM Bank Account with CIMB at Account No. 800 229 3277.  Email copy of payment slip to jenny@adfm.org.my for confirmation of registration and accounting record.   

More information:  Contact Jenny at Tel: 03 7931 5850 / 016 608 2513 or email jenny@adfm.org.my.


We look forward to having you at the workshop. 


Kind regards.