ADFM will be conducting another DCS training session for family caregivers and
their care workers on 18 February and 19 February 2017.
This
Dementia Care Skills (DCS) Training, covers one and a half day of interactive and observed learning through
video play, dynamics group activities and sharing of experiences, is intended
to provide family caregivers (and their care workers) to acquire a better
understanding of dementia and empower them to support their loved ones /
persons living with Alzheimer’s dementia, using the person-centered care
approach.
Learning Outcome:
·
Understanding
what is dementia, the causes and symptoms;
·
Understanding
the principles of person-centered care;
·
Acquiring
communication skills to interact effectively with people with dementia;
·
Recognizing
and respond to behaviours that may be exhibited by people with dementia;
·
Understanding
the importance of engagement through activity for the person with dementia;
· Developing self-care
strategies to manage work-related stress.
Program
Venue:
ADFM PJ Day-Care Centre, No. 6 Lorong 11/8E, Seksyen 11, 46200
Petaling Jaya
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Date/Day
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Time
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Training Module
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ADFM Facilitator
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Day 1 - 18 February
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0830-0900
0900-1030
1030-1045
1045-1230
1230-1300
1300-1430
1430-1630
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Registration / Tea & Coffee
Module
1: Nature of Dementia
Refreshment
Module
2 – Impact of Dementia / PCC
LUNCH
Module
3 – Effective Communication
Module
4 – Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
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Dr
Khor Hui Min
Helen Ung Helen Ung
Dr
Khor Hui Min
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Day 2 - 19 February
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0830-0900
0900-1030
1030-1100
1100-1230
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Registration / Tea & Coffee
Module
5 – Purposeful & Meaningful Engagement
Refreshment
Module
6 - Application to Care Practices
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Satiapoorany Satiapoorany |
For enquiries & registration: Email jenny@adfm.org.my or whatsapp 016 608 2513
/ 03 7931 5850
No Registration Fee. Compulsory Registration, providing:
(1)
Full Name/s, (2) Mobile contact, (3) Email address, (4) Indicate family caregiver
or care worker, and (5) To whom you are caring for.
Please Register
Early for logistic arrangements.
Best wishes and kind
regards.
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