SAT/SUN 14MAY and 15MAY16: 2-DAY 4-MODULE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA TRAINING WORKSHOP

Dear All,

ADFM will be conducting a Two-Day Four Module "Living with Dementia" Training Workshop on:

Date:

Saturday, 14 May 16 (8.30am - 6.00pm)

Module One – Understanding of Dementia 

Module Two – Behavioural Effects of Dementia 

Sunday, 15 May 16 (8.30am to 6.00pm)

Module Three - Effective Communication Skills 

Module Four – Activities for Living and Pleasure 

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

Group Size:  Limited to 20 – 25 participants only

Objectives: 

This Training Workshop is designed to equip the caregivers with a deeper understanding of dementia on a person-centered approach to care, practical skills and strategies in responding to and handling the different challenges, and to make a difference to the life of a person with dementia.

It is designed to be an informative and interactive workshop with video-aided presentation, case study analysis and sharing, and group discussions.

The workshop focuses on:

·   Understanding the nature of dementia.

·   Understanding behaviour and person-centered care approaches to behavioural changes.

·   Strategies to communicate and interact more effectively.

·   Importance of creating an engaging physical environment with meaningful activities in a person-centered way in dementia care.

Workshop Facilitators:  Geriatrician Dr Elizabeth Chong and Dr Khor Hui Min,  Nurse Educator Ms Tan Saw Cheang and Ms Foo Sook Lee.  

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

Certificate of Attendance:  Will be issued to healthcare providers.

Fee:

(i)   RM80  per participant for family caregivers  

(ii)  RM150 per participant for other individuals

Payment:  Bank in direct to ADFM Bank Account with CIMB at Account No. 800 229 3277. If Cheque, should be crossed and addressed to "Alzheimer's Disease Foundation". Email copy of payment slip to jenny@adfm.org.my for confirmation of registration and accounting record.   

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

More details, contact Jenny at 016 608 2513 / 03 7931 5850 or via above email.

Kind regards.