You will have already completed workbook 1 which provides information and knowledge in a number of topics about dementia. This workbook builds on the knowledge you already have about those topics and introduces some new areas of learning about dementia. You can demonstrate your learning by completing the tasks and the short quiz at the end of the workbook. This will provide evidence to your manager of your learning. Please note some of the tasks require access to the Internet.
Workbook content
- Introduction
- 1. Further knowledge about the causes of dementia including information about the brain
- 2. Common difficulties
- 3. General health and wellbeing
- 4. Further knowledge about person centred care
- 5. Equality and diversity
- 6. Life history work
- 5. Positive and effective communication
- 8. Behaviours that challenge us
- 9. Medication for people with dementia
- 10. Safeguarding issues
- 11. Legislation: Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Equalities Act
- 12. Supporting and working with families and friends of people with dementia
- 13. End of life care
- 14. Final points
- Quiz
- Feedback
Bitesize learning
This workbook is supported by the following PowerPoint presentations:
- Further knowledge in dementia part 1 (MS PowerPoint 3MB)
- Further knowledge in dementia part 2 (MS PowerPoint 1.1MB)
Printable version
- Workbook 2 Further Knowledge in Dementia
- DISDAT – Disability Distress Assessment Tool (National End of Life Care Programme)
- ‘This is me’ booklet (Alzheimer’s Society)
- Mental Capacity Act factsheet (Alzheimer’s Society)
Learning library
We have created a library of useful learning resources to accompany the workbook.
These resources provide you with access to further learning opportunites to enhance your dementia awareness.
Learning outcomes
By completing this workbook you will:
- know how the brain is affected when a person has dementia and be able link this to the difficulties the person may experience
- gain awareness of how physical health is important to a person with dementia
- understand about how person centred care and positive communication can improve well being for people with dementia
- identify different legislation which can affect people with dementia
- gain knowledge about the different medications available for people with dementia
- understand how diverse the experience of dementia can be, and
- understand the importance of working with family and friends of people with dementia.
Dementia gateway
The dementia e-learning programme, produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence, is suitable for care staff and family carers. SCIE’s dementia gateway provides practical tips, tools and activities that will help you with your daily work.
Acknowledgements
This workbook has been based on the Dementia Training & Education Strategy model and resources for Gloucestershire, and adapted by the South West Development Centre on behalf of the South West Dementia Partnership for wider dissemination and sharing.
Written by Tina Kukstas, Dementia Training Solutions, supported by an Advisory group:
- Diane Bardsley, South West Development Centre,
- Jan Ellis, Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust,
- Rebecca Hardwick, South West Development Centre.
This process has taken place in consultation with the Regional Dementia Workforce network with comments from:
- Paul O’Shea, Plymouth PCT
- Nick Thorne, South Gloucestershire Council
- Diane Johnson, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Mary Dart, Devon County Council
- Sue Ives, PHNSHT
- Karen Grimshaw, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
- Jane Rachael, Capita L&D
- Paul Hopkins, STAR Team Bristol
- Lindsey Pike, Cornwall Council
- Mark Humphries, Dorset PCT
- Nic White, Plymouth NHS
- Belinda Lock, Devon County Council
- Jet O’Neill, North Bristol NHS Trust
- Elizabeth Bartlett
Grateful thanks to all involved for their inspiration and enthusiasm