Essential Dementia (IOW011216)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDementia Awareness
DescriptionDementia is a global issue. Escalating numbers of people are experiencing dementia in many countries. This CPD activity is designed to promote dementia awareness and the special knowledge, approach and skills required of the dental team when supporting people with dementia.
Additional information

St. Mary's Hospital, Newport is easily accessible by public transport from Cowes and Ryde. On site visitors parking facility available 4-6 hours rate is £3.90 Staff with parking permits pay a reduced rate of £0.65 for the day and can use any designated staff car parking area. The Education Centre lecture rooms are air-conditioned with IT-Data projector and screen facilities.

Course costs Dentists £25.00 DCPs £10.00

VenuePostgraduate Centre, IoW, Newport - Isle of Wight  View details
Date & timeThursday 1 December 2016, 18:00 to 21:15
LecturerKaty Kerr  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£25.00
Aims

Overall aim:

To familiarise learners with recognising and understanding dementia.

Specific aims:

1. Greater awareness of dementia and confidence to support patients with dementia.

2. To enable learners to signpost patients and carers to appropriate support.

Objectives

1. To discuss dementia and its different types.

2. To outline the risk factors for the most common causes of dementia.

3. To discuss the signs of dementia and its impact over the course of the illness.

4. To consider the needs of patients affected by dementia and their families and carers.

5. To consider the impact dementia may have on oral health and the issues relating to providing dental care for these patients.

Learning outcomes

1. Explain what is meant by the term dementia.

2. Explain what actions individuals can take to reduce their risk of dementia, or to delay onset.

3. Identify the early symptoms of dementia and why early diagnosis is important to the individual, families and society.

4. Demonstrate recognition of the needs of those with dementia so as to provide safe, dignified and compassionate care.

5. Outline the dental implications of dementia and plan rational appropriate dental care for people with dementia. Able to make adjustments to practice to support people with dementia by assisting the development of dementia friendly care environments.