Empower Staff to Provide Compassionate Dementia Care

  

 

 

Introduction

 

Caring for residents with dementia can feel challenging, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our training program provides practical strategies to:

• Reduce distress behaviours (BPSD) without relying on antipsychotics.

• Meet each resident’s unique needs.

• Create a supportive, thriving care environment.

 

 

 

What’s Included in the training

 

• Understanding Dementia

Learn how dementia affects residents and develop their well-being profiles.

 

• Person-Centered Care

Apply Kitwood’s model to improve quality of life for each resident.

 

• Practical Behavior Support

Use functional analysis to identify and address unmet needs.

 

• Case Studies

Real-world examples to build confidence and skills.

 

• Resident well-being plans

Learning applied to the development of well-being plan for your resident

 

 

 

Why It Works

 

• Designed for Busy Staff: Lessons are clear, short, and actionable.

• Immediate Results: Start applying what you learn from day one.

• Manager Support Tools: Ensure staff are motivated and engaged.

 

 

 

What Participants Say

 

“This training has had a big impact on the care we deliver. It’s given me the tools to approach residents differently and build individualised care plans.”

 

“FITS training has helped me understand dementia in a new way and work better as a team to improve care. I now see the world through the residents’ eyes.”

 

“It’s a course that I highly recommend to anyone in healthcare. It’s practical and realistic.”

 

 

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