learning & development - Dementia Australia

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT JANUARY TO GUIDE JUNE 2015 FLEXIBLE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE DEMENTIA AWARENESS AND PRACTICE

NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE 1800 100 500 FIGHTDEMENTIA.ORG.AU/VIC

“Having a better understanding of dementia will help me be a better carer on a day-to-day basis.“

Our Vision

Are you a member?

A society committed to the prevention of dementia, while valuing and supporting people living with dementia.

Play an active role in the continued growth and development of Alzheimer’s Australia Vic and support people with dementia, their families and carers by becoming a member today.

Our Mission Providing leadership in dementia policy, risk reduction and services.

#or members, there are many benełts depending on your interests, skills and desired level of involvement – access to resources, volunteering opportunities, discounted learning, and much more. Membership is open to individuals and organisations. Simply visit the Support Us page on our website, or call the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 for more information.

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IT HAS BEEN AN EXTREMELY EXCITING TIME FOR ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA VIC. As part of our 2014 –17 Strategic Plan, our Learning and Development Team have continued to maintain our position as a leader in dementia learning practice innovation. In recognition of this innovation, we were proud to win the national 2014 iAward in the Education Category of the Service Domain with our Virtual Dementia Experience (VDE). Located at our Perc Walkley Dementia Learning Centre at Parkville, the VDE creates an immersive, multi-sensory virtual reality combining sound, light and gaming technology to give participants a unique insight into the lived experience of people living with dementia. More than 1,000 people have already taken part in our award-winning VDE session. Find out how you can experience it on page 14. The VDE is a great addition to our wide range of dementia programs, suitable for professionals from a diverse range of contexts. We have also launched our education website – the Dementia Practice Improvement Series – making it even easier to access our dementia learning programs. www.dementialearning.org.au We are also pleased to be building on our popular public information series in 2015 with Let’s talk about sex. Hosted in partnership with The Council of The Aged (COTA) Let’s talk about sex considers the important issue of relationships and intimacy as we age. Taking place 12–13 October 2015, check our website for details on this signiłcant event. These initiatives are all part of our holistic approach to providing valuable learning experiences for professionals, organisations and the wider community informed by evidence based practice. Within this Guide I am sure you will łnd opportunities that will enhance both your understanding of dementia and your practice to improve the lives of people living with dementia.

Maree McCabe Chief Executive Ofłcer

Contents Our learning programs

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For your workplace

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Dementia learning pathway

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Online learning

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Foundation

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Support

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Pull-out calendar

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Terms and conditions

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Exploration

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Leadership

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Enrolment form

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Community engagement

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Public seminars

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Family information and support

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Resources

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Locate us

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Alzheimer’s Australia Vic is proud to have been awarded the national 2014 iAward in the Education Category of the Service domain for its Virtual Dementia Experience™ (VDE) – pictured right. The iAwards represent the pinnacle of achievement for information and communications innovation within Australia. Learn more about the VDE on page 14 4

OUR LEARNING PROGRAMS Alzheimer’s Australia Vic is the leading dementia learning service in Victoria. Our highly skilled team is equipped with extensive dementia practice knowledge in a wide range of areas, facilitating learning experiences which touch, move and inspire participants to transform their practice. Informed by current research and contemporary practice, our comprehensive suite of programs form part of an integrated learning pathway, incorporating both accredited and non-accredited courses and online. Our approach to learning helps build highly skilled dementia practitioners across a broad range of professions. We also facilitate organisational transformations through our consultancy work with organisations. In working towards a dementia-friendly community, we also develop resources to assist organisations and practitioners provide quality support to those living with dementia. Our work with community groups and organisations seeks to create an inclusive community where there is no longer a stigma associated with living with dementia. The offerings within this Guide reŃect more than 30 years practice and leadership in the area of dementia education. I invite you to come and experience all that our learning opportunities have to offer to transform your practice and the lives of those living with dementia.

Dr David Sykes General Manager, Learning and Development

In 2013–14, we facilitated 846 learning sessions for more than 14,500 people

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FOR YOUR WORKPLACE Dementia Consultancy Services Our consultancy services support organisations achieve good practice and person-centred dementia care. Equipped with extensive knowledge and expertise, we work with you in creating dementia-friendly environments that are physically, socially and culturally inclusive. We can provide your organisation with quality solutions for: Leadership Risk management Assistive technologies Communication and interaction with clients living with dementia Restorative and rehabilitative therapies – Montessori approach Dementia speciłc training needs analysis Change management for mentoring and support Environmental design – building, furniture and landscaping Please contact Suzanne McMeikin, Customer Relationships Consultant: 03 9816 5791 or 0438 542 269 [email protected]

In 2013–14, we delivered 4,571 hours of education across Victoria

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Type of estimated costs Consultancy Duration

From

Hourly

Experienced dementia consultant

$130 per hour

Support

Monthly visits for 6 –12 months to mentor and develop staff competency in dealing with clients living with dementia

$5,460

Integration

Practice change and fortnightly visits to assist in creating dementia champions to support staff and clients

$10,920

Translation

An immersive program which may involve dementia mapping as well as staff education and mentoring to ensure knowledge is put into practice

$16,380

Accredited programs

Workplace learning We offer an extensive range of funded and nonfunded programs designed to be delivered at your workplace. The focus of these modules is to build the capacity of your staff to implement personcentred dementia care. These sessions include the majority of the offerings contained within this Guide. We collaborate with your organisation, undertaking a needs analysis to determine learning objectives and outcomes which reŃect what your workplace requires. Please call us on 03 9816 5708 to book your session or to discuss tailoring a program to suit your needs.

VALUING PEOPLE An Organisational Resource Enabling A Person-Centred Approach

Valuing people The Valuing People online resource is an organisational self-assessment tool developed to help community organisations enable a personcentred approach. Valuing People promotes excellence in personcentred care by providing a framework of principles that support a 360 degree organisational self-assessment process that takes in the perspectives of workers, consumers, managers and carers. Our website provides a one-stop information hub for resources, including the self-assessment tools. For more information,visit www.valuingpeople.org.au

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) we provide a range of nationally accredited courses, which include the two dementia speciłc units and the palliative care unit. We also deliver the 12 month NAT10341 Certiłcate IV in Dementia Practice that can only be undertaken with Alzheimer’s Australia. All of our courses have an applied focus on skill development and reŃective practice, enabling course participants to transform their practice and potentially that of others to enhance the lives of people living with dementia. (RTO number 2512) Courses appearing in this Guide with the Nationally Recognised Training logo (right) are nationally accredited.

Our facilitators Our highly-skilled facilitators possess multidisciplinary expertise with clinical and educational qualiłcations and employment experiences in education, community and health disciplines, as well as hands-on experience in the provision of care to people with dementia and their families. All staff delivering or assessing nationally recognised training possess TAE 40110 Certiłcate IV Training and Assessment. As part of Alzheimer’s Australia Vic’s commitment to providing contemporary education, facilitators continuously undertake formal and informal skills and knowledge enhancement. Our staff regularly have access to experts in the łeld of dementia care practice and research. Current information, changes in practice and advances in theory are incorporated into course material.

Regional facilitators Our experienced facilitators also service the Barwon South West, Gippsland and Loddon Mallee regions, providing education for health professionals and information for community groups. Please contact us to discuss your regional education needs.

Continuing Professional Development Our learning programs are suitable for the continuing professional development of registered nurses, enrolled nurses and other health professionals. We issue Certiłcates of Attendance with date and duration information to fulłl your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

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DEMENTIA LEARNING PATHWAY Your pathway to dementia practice proficiency To assist you in creating a program of learning to help achieve your own career goals, we have developed a dementia care learning framework to guide you. Underpinned by a methodology of sequential learning, participants learn in linear steps, each level following logically from the previous one. By undertaking professional development within our four-tiered dementia learning pathway, you will be equipped with contemporary knowledge and skills central to the provision of optimal dementia care. All modules emphasise a person-centred approach to dementia care and are suitable for professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds working in a range of settings.

Key Module available online

For your workplace – contact us for details

New module

Accredited course

Some programs are funded by the Australian Government or jointly funded by the Victorian and Australian Governments through the Home and Community Care program.

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Level one – Foundation

Level two – Support

Foundation level modules provide participants with increased awareness of dementia by exploring the nature of dementia and its impact on the person, their family carer and people within the support relationship.

Support modules build on the participant’s foundational knowledge and introduce more detailed strategies for supporting a person living with dementia and their families. A reŃective approach is adopted that improves and sustains dementia learning.

These programs discover what it is like to experience dementia and encourage the participant to reŃect on their own role in providing a personcentred approach to support. They also help the participant improve their understanding and increase their conłdence when providing support to a person living with dementia.

Support level will also help the participant to further develop their person-centred practice. By exploring various evidence based approaches to dementia support, including Montessori, the participant can focus on encouraging positive outcomes for the person living with dementia. The participant will be able to plan support based on strengths and abilities, enablement and successful engagement.

Level three – Exploration

Level four – Leadership

Exploration modules reŃect insights gathered from latest research and evidence to inform assessment, treatment and support. They also provide an opportunity for participants to share their experience with experts in the łeld and provide further comprehension of speciłc forms of dementia, exploring other factors that can impact on the experience of dementia. Complex issues of choice, decision-making, competency, capacity and Advance Care Planning are also addressed.

Leadership modules are designed for anyone who is passionate about contemporary dementia practice.

Exploration level is suitable for participants who have good foundational understanding of dementia and would like to learn how to further translate evidence into practice.

The programs give the participants the skills and conłdence to challenge current dementia practice and will guide them through the process of practice improvement. The participants – drawn from all levels within an organisation – will reŃect on organisational practice, develop ideas for improved practice, and support the implementation of change within their organisation. The Leadership level can open doors to a career path in the łeld of dementia.

How to enrol Bookings for our learning program are essential. Places are limited and subject to our terms and conditions (see page 28). Enrolments can be made immediately online, over the phone, or if you wish to post or fax an enrolment, a tear-out form is available on page 40. NB: Interpreters can be arranged for certain sessions – contact us for details. For course and seminar bookings: łghtdementia.org.auvic [email protected] 03 9816 5708 03 9816 5733 Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, Locked Bag 3001, Hawthorn 3122 For general enquiries: [email protected] 03 9815 7800

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Sample pathways All of our offerings emphasise the importance of taking a person-centred approach and are suitable for professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds working in a range of settings. This Sample Pathway suggests potential learning options suitable for a variety of dementia care vocations.

For people working in:





Aged and Community Care

Virtual Dementia Experience

A problem-solving approach to behaviours

Support for decision making

NAT10341 Certiłcate IV in Dementia Practice

Doorway to dementia – practice and strategies What is dementia? Dementia Care Essentials – Dementia Competency

Communicating in a person-centred way Dementia Care Essentials – Support Planning

Exploring capacity for decision making Goal directed care planning

Enabling environments Life stories workshop Montessori in everyday practice

Planned Activity Groups and day respite centres

Virtual Dementia Experience Dementia Care Essentials – Dementia Competency What is dementia?

A problem-solving approach to behaviours Communicating in a person-centred way Enabling environments Goal directed care planning How personcentred is your practice? Life stories workshop Meaningful engagement through the changing nature of dementia Montessori in everyday practice Dementia Care Essentials – Support Planning

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Shaping a Montessori Community NAT10341 Certiłcate IV in Dementia Practice

For people working in:





Residential care



Cognitive screening and assessment

NAT10341 Certiłcate IV in Dementia Practice

Dementia Care Essentials – Dementia Competency What is dementia?

Communicating in a Exploring dolls person-centred way and animals for positive Dementia Care engagement Essentials – Support Planning Enabling environments How personcentred is your practice? Montessori in everyday practice

Shaping a Montessori community

CHCPA402B Plan for and provide services using a palliative approach Exploring Montessori as a practice model

Palliative care approach to dementia care

Health services

Virtual Dementia Experience Doorway to dementia – practice and strategies What is dementia?


Cognitive screening and assessment

NAT10341 Certiłcate IV in Dementia Practice Shaping a Montessori community

Communicating in a person-centred way Enabling environments How personcentred is your practice? Life stories workshop Palliative care approach to dementia care

Engagement/ Leisure and lifestyle

Dementia Care Essentials – Dementia Competency Doorway to dementia – practice and strategies What is dementia? Virtual Dementia Experience


iPads for Engagement

Exploring dolls Doorway to dementia – practice and animals for positive and strategies engagement Dementia Care

NAT10341 Certiłcate IV in Dementia Practice Shaping a Montessori community

Essentials – Support Planning

Communicating in a personcentred way

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ONLINE LEARNING dementialearning.org.au Our new Dementia Practice Improvement Series is an innovative and interactive online learning resource that can be accessed at any time and place that suits you. Key principles behind the online program are encouraging participants to reŃect on their practice and identifying areas for individual and organisational improvement. To complement these educational modules, we can also offer face to face education with staff at your facility. This blended learning model allows students time to reŃect on learnings and apply these concepts to practice improvement. If you have not undertaken online learning previously, we encourage you to try the łrst module – What is Dementia?, for free.

Module One (free) What is Dementia? This module is designed to provide you with an introduction to dementia, diagnosis and treatment and support strategies for both the person with dementia and their carer.

Module Two ($25) How person-centred is your practice? Person-centred practice is an approach that has evolved over time to become an expectation for service delivery. Although the term has become commonly used, do we truly provide person-centred support? This module explores the elements of person-centred practice through a person-centred practice framework. We encourage you to reŃect on your current practice and provide strategies to improve and enhance your approach.

Module Three ($25) Communicating in a person-centred way Good communication skills are essential in providing support to people living with dementia and their carers. Within this module we explore communication for people living with dementia and the inŃuence of the people within the support relationship to promote positive communication.

Module Four ($25) A problem-solving approach to behaviour Many people living with dementia will experience behaviours associated with dementia, including aggression, agitation and delusions. This module provides you with an understanding of behaviours through a problem solving approach and explore effective strategies to help prevent or minimise the impact of behaviour. Discounts are offered to organisations for multiple registrations on our online learning modules. Contact us for more information. (03) 9816 5750 dementialearning.org.au/contact-us

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1 FOUNDATION These modules – which include online learning components – provide a foundation on which you can begin your dementia education. Topics covered include the nature of dementia; the types and causes of dementia; signs and symptoms; risk factors; brain changes and effects on behaviour, and communication strategies.

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Virtual Dementia Experience™ The Virtual Dementia Experience (VDE) is an interactive environment providing an experiential learning exercise for healthcare professionals. Awarded the national 2014 iAward in the Education Category of the Service Domain, the VDE assists professional carers understand environmental elements that are friendly or hostile to a person with dementia. Developed in consultation with people living with dementia, the VDE immerses participants in a home environment that replicates the lived-experience of a person with dementia. Equipped with this insight, you will enter into a discussion on the environmental issues facing a person with dementia and consider changes that could be made to work environments to benełt a person living with dementia, and improve delivery of person-centred practice. On completion of this session you will be able to: think and feel more closely from the perspective of a person with dementia identify elements of a dementia-friendly environment consider changes that can be made to the environment to improve accessibility for a person living with dementia improve your practice informed by the insights developed

Cost $100 members $110 non-members Venue Parkville Dates Friday 30 January Friday 27 February Thursday 19 March Wednesday 15 April Tuesday 5 May Tuesday 23 June Time All sessions 9.30 –11.30am Catering Includes refreshments

Suitable for all levels of staff from frontline to senior management. The VDE is a łnalist in the Melbourne Awards 2014 Prołle category for contributing to Melbourne’s reputation as a national centre for business, sport, entertainment, knowledge and culture.

“ Brotherhood of St Laurence offers annual training updates to all essential aspects of working with consumers in the community. We will be adding the VDE to this compulsory list of dementia training for all new staff and updates for existing staff as part of BSL’s comprehensive professional development program.” Brotherhood Community Care, The Brotherhood of St Laurence

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CHCAC319A Provide support for people living with dementia Dementia Care Essentials is a Commonwealth-funded initiative providing free-of-charge education to eligible aged and community care workers providing support for people with dementia. Over three days in this accredited, competency-based course, you will learn how to incorporate therapeutic communication techniques; practice person-centred care; and develop useful strategies to support a person living with dementia. By successfully completing this nationally recognised unit, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of dementia and receive a formal Statement of Attainment. This course provides a foundation for further learning in Dementia Care Essentials – Support Planning CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia On completion of this course you will be able to: “ I have gained more identify the common causes of dementia knowledge, skills and understand behaviour associated with understanding and I dementia feel more capable of identify potential triggers for behaviours managing dementia associated with dementia care and behaviours identify a range of options for managing the of concern at work.” impact of behaviour change for a person with Course participant dementia describe the impact of dementia on the person with dementia, on family carers and on professional carers identify strategies for effective communication with a person with dementia recognise the value of promoting engagement with life for a person with dementia identify the principles of person-centred care recognise the importance of relationships in the provision of care for the person with dementia Suitable for aged and community care staff providing support for people living with dementia. Please note, from 1st January 2015 all participants undertaking accredited training must have a 2niMue Student &dentiłer Ġ2S& ll participants Sho attend this program must create a 2S& prior to attending the course by accessing SSSusigovau *ore information regarding the 2S& and hoS to create one Sill be provided in the email conłrmation upon completion of registration

FOUNDATION

Dementia Care Essentials – Dementia Competency

Cost No fee – fully funded NB: You must be working in Commonwealth funded aged and community care. Venue and date Parkville Mondays – 2, 9 and 16 February Werribee Tuesdays – 3, 10 and 24 February Frankston Thursdays – 5, 12 and 19 February Wodonga Thursdays – 5, 12 and 19 February Bendigo Fridays – 13, 20 and 27 February Hawthorn Fridays – 6, 13 and 20 March Warrnambool Fridays – 6, 13 and 20 March Ararat Thursdays – 9, 16 and 23 April Shepparton Thursdays – 16, 23 and 30 April Please check website for additional locations and dates 3 x 6 hour sessions Time 9.30am – 4pm For information and enrolments For more details contact 03 9816 5749 Funded by the Commonwealth Government

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Doorway to dementia – practice and strategies The aim of the session is for the participant to gain knowledge of dementia, its implications on practice and to learn about speciłc approaches and strategies to support a person who is living with dementia and their families. At the end of the session you will gain knowledge in: the nature of dementia, including prevalence, risks, types of dementia, how the brain works and signs of dementia a person-centred approach to dementia support, including communication, risk enablement and supporting decision making a problem-solving approach to support people with dementia that experience behavioural and psychological symptoms accessing resources and services Suitable for all staff working with people living with dementia and their families

What is Dementia? Dementia is a condition health professionals will encounter in a range of care settings. This module is designed to provide you with an introduction to dementia, diagnosis and treatment and support strategies for both the person with dementia and their carer. This module will help you increase your awareness of: dementia and its prevalence and incidence in Australia early signs of dementia and its impact on the brain screening and tests used in its diagnosis features of common types of dementia drug treatments and non-pharmacological approaches to support effective communication and support strategies identifying and reporting associated risks services available for the person and family carers Suitable for all workers providing support to people living with dementia and their carers

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FREE

2 SUPPORT Support modules build on the participant’s foundational knowledge and introduce more detailed strategies for supporting a person living with dementia and their families.

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A problem-solving approach to behaviours Many people living with dementia will experience behaviours associated with dementia. These behaviours include aggression, agitation and delusions. They can be distressing and impact on the wellness of the person with dementia, as well as those caring for them. There are many reasons as to why these behaviours occur. This online module is designed to provide you with an understanding of behaviours through a problemsolving approach and explore effective strategies to help prevent or minimise the impact of behaviour. This module will help you: dełne behaviours understand the impact of behaviours on people within the support relationship undertake a systematic approach to problem-solving behaviours using the CAUSEd model identify and report risks associated with behaviours develop strategies for everyone in the support relationship Suitable for workers providing support to people living with dementia and their carers.

A problem-solving approach to behaviours – applied practice Better understand the behaviours associated with dementia and learn how to develop practical strategies to minimise the occurrence and impact of these behaviours using the CAUSEd model. In this session you will: be introduced to dementia and its symptoms discuss the brain and associated behaviour; identify behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and therefore appropriate communication strategies understand the connection between feelings and behaviour learn how to implement the problem solving approach to the management of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSDs) through developing practical strategies Suitable for all staff providing support for people living with dementia in various care settings.

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Cost $25

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Dementia impacts on communication. This session introduces you to alternative communication strategies that can be easily incorporated into your work. Gain an enhanced understanding and appreciation of communication when working with people living with dementia. You will explore the impact of dementia and the support required to undertake a person-centred approach to communication using various communication strategies. On completion of this session you will: have a better understanding of how dementia can impact on communication understand the impact various relationships have in supporting communication for a person living with dementia develop strategies to support a person-centred approach to communication for a person living with dementia

SUPPORT

Communicating in a person-centred way – applied principles

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue and dates Parkville 3 March Hawthorn 7 May Time 9.30am–12.30pm Catering Includes morning tea

Suitable for all staff providing support for people living with dementia in various care settings

Communicating in a person-centred way Good communication skills are essential in providing support to people living with dementia and their carers. Within this module we will explore communication for people living with dementia and the inŃuence of the people within the support relationship to nurture and enhance communication.

Cost $25

This module is designed to increase your understanding of: the importance of communication within the support relationship the barriers to positive communication the impact of dementia on the person’s ability to communicate supporting person-centred communication through support relationships individualised strategies for communication Suitable for workers providing support to people living with dementia and their carers

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Dementia Care Essentials – Support Planning CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia This fully-funded, three-day workshop builds on knowledge gained from Dementia Care Essentials – Dementia Competency. Through active participation in workshops, you will deepen your capacity to apply fundamental principles and processes necessary to develop a holistic and enabling support plan and environment for a person living with dementia. This is a great opportunity to challenge current ways, innovate and apply creative strategies using a strengths-based approach to dementia practice. N.B. Undertaking Dementia Care Essentials – Dementia Competency prior to this course is highly recommended. On completion of this session you will be able to: prepare to plan support requirements for people impacted by dementia plan and facilitate support requirements develop and implement strategies which minimise the impact of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia provide guidance and support to workers and carers in implementing the caresupport plan complete documentation consistent with organisational policy and procedure Suitable for aged and community care staff providing support for people living with dementia

Cost No fee – fully funded NB: You must be working in Commonwealth funded aged and community care. Dates Dandenong Wednesdays – 4, 11 and 18 February Hawthorn Fridays – 6, 13 and 20 February Parkville Tuesdays – 3, 10 and 17 March Wangaratta Thursdays – 5, 12 and 19 March Bendigo Wednesdays – 11, 18 and 25 March Frankston Mondays – 16, 23 and 30 March Hawthorn Fridays – 10, 17 and 24 April Werribee Mondays – 13, 20 and 27 April Please check website for additional locations and dates 3 x 6 hour sessions Time 9.30am – 4pm

“ Really enjoyed the three days – very informative and made fun by group activities.” Course participant

Please note, from 1st January 2015 all participants undertaking accredited training must have a 2niMue Student &dentiłer Ġ2S& ll participants Sho attend this program must create a 2S& prior to attending the course by accessing SSSusigovau *ore information regarding the 2S& and hoS to create one Sill be provided in the email conłrmation upon completion of registration

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For information and enrolments For more details contact 03 9816 5749 Funded by the Commonwealth Government

2 This module is designed to provide carers with an introduction to adapting the home to become dementia-friendly. With a focus on creating opportunities to spend meaningful time within the home, we explore practical and inexpensive ideas and tips to enhance the abilities of the person living with dementia; and look at ways to create a sensory garden. On completion of this session you will be familiar with: ten principles associated with key environment design understanding eye conditions disabilities of dementia perception and how things are experienced Ńoor and wall patterns to avoid Suitable for Home and Community Care workers

SUPPORT

Enabling environments – adapting the home Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Parkville Monday 23 February Hawthorn Monday 23 March Parkville Wednesday 29 April Hawthorn Tuesday 19 May Time 9.30am –12.30pm Catering Includes morning tea

How person-centred is your practice? Person-centred practice is an approach that has evolved over time to become an expectation for service delivery. Although the term personcentred has become common language, do you truly provide personcentred support?

Cost $25

This module explores the elements of person-centred practice through a person-centred framework. We will encourage you to reŃect on your current practice and provide strategies to improve and enhance your practice. This module is designed to increase your understanding of: the principles of person-centred practice the VALUE framework for providing person-centred support person-centred practice in relation to a person living with dementia and their carer your approach to person-centred practice the importance of building relationships between the person with dementia, families, carers and organisations practice improvement strategies to support person-centred practice Suitable for all workers providing support to people living with dementia and their carers

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Life stories workshop Learn to develop life stories and ways to use them to enhance interaction with the person with dementia to create pleasurable opportunities for reminiscence. On completion of this session you will be introduced to: dementia and its impact on the brain and memory the importance of communication promotion of reminiscence, valuing the person’s history and utilising material for reminiscence purposes Suitable for lifestyle and direct care staff

Meaningful engagement through the changing nature of dementia Understand the capacities and abilities of people in moderate to advanced stages of dementia and learn how to best engage them through activities for meaning and pleasure using a strengths-based approach. On completion of this session you will be able to: plan strategies for communication and relationship to behaviours requiring support understand the individual needs of people living with dementia plan suitably engaging activities encompassing a variety of sensory modalities and incorporating spiritual and cultural expectations Suitable for diversional therapists, planned activity group staff and lifestyle staff

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2 Montessori is a person-centred approach to dementia practice. This program simpliłes the concept of Montessori to show how the principles can be applied to everyday dementia practice. The participant will explore these principles and how they can be used to create an environment that supports independence, promotes engagement and sense of purpose for people living with dementia.

Cost No fee – fully funded

If we start to see dementia as a disability rather than a medical condition or a disease, we start to think differently. We will begin to ask questions like how to accommodate the person to live independently in their environment and create a community where people are enabled, supported to be independent and to have choice.

Date Wednesday 18 March

The participant will explore how to apply these principles to their own everyday practice.

Catering Includes morning tea

SUPPORT

Montessori in everyday practice Venue Parkville

Time 9.30am –12.30pm

On completion of this session you will: develop an understanding of Montessori and how this applies to a person living with dementia explore the benełts of a Montessori approach across a broad range of support settings develop an understanding of cognitive ramps explore ways of developing cognitive ramps in the participants own dementia support setting demonstrate the 12 Montessori principles in action Suitable for all staff working with people living with dementia including HACC based workers; PAGs, activities program

Palliative approach to dementia care Develop an appreciation of palliative care for people with dementia in order to achieve improved quality of life, symptom control, and satisfaction with care for the person with dementia and their families. On completion of this session you will gain an understanding of: what palliative care is and the palliative approach what constitutes quality of life and the importance of advance care planning late stage dementia with the challenges encountered for the person living with advanced dementia end stage dementia and bereavement issues Suitable for all staff providing support for people living with dementia in various care settings.

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Person-centred practice – applied principles Gain an understanding of person-centred practice and the VALUEs framework including the key elements that underpin person-centred practice, relationships that support person-centred practice and ways to improve person-centred practice On completion of this session you will: further understand person-centred practice know how to implement person-centred practice recognise opportunities to improve person-centred practice Suitable for all staff working with people living with dementia

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PULL-OUT WALL CALENDAR

25

No fee

No fee

Dementia Care Essentials – Dementia Competency

No fee No fee No fee

No fee No fee No fee

Dementia Care Essentials – Support Planning

Enabling environments – adapting the home

Montessori in everyday practice

No fee No fee

No fee No fee

Art appreciation for people living with dementia

Exploring capacity for decision making


No fee

No fee

Communicating in a person-centred way (also online)


$110

Nonmember

$100

Member cost



Course

P 30th

January

P 23rd

H 6th, 13th & 20th

P 2nd, 9th & 16th

P 27th

February

P 17th

NGV 25th

P 18th

H 23rd

P 3rd, 10th & 17th

P 3rd

H 6th, 13th & 20th

P 19th

March

P 29th

P 15th

April

NGV 6th

H 19th

H 7th

P 5th

May

P 23rd

June

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT JANUARY TO GUIDE JUNE 2015

No fee $160 No fee

No fee

No fee $150 No fee

No fee

Improvisational storytelling

iPads for engagement

Palliative Care Unit – CHCPA402B Plan for and provide services using a palliative approach


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Dementia – Breaking down the myths

How dementia-friendly is your home?

Worried about your memory?

H 24th

P 11th

H 26th

P 17th

G 3rd

H 12th

03 9816 5708

Portland 23rd

H from 18th

H 24

P 10th

[email protected]

fightdementia.org.au/vic

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n/a

Your Brain Matters

For bookings

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G Geelong H Hawthorn NGV National Gallery of Victoria P Parkville

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Volunteer companions workshop

Key

n/a

n/a

Dementia information for volunteers

Community Engagement

n/a

n/a

Advances in the early diagnosis of dementia

Public seminars

NA504 Certimcate IV in Dementia Practice

$3000

No fee

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Cancellations will incur costs as per schedule below: Cancellations with more than 5 business days notice – a full refund or equivalent training credits provided Cancellations with 5 or less business days notice but more than 1 day notice: – Course registrants – 50% of training credits provided, unless a doctor’s certiłcate is provided. For funded courses, a $50 Administration Fee will apply – Courses arranged by your organisation or other entity will incur 50% of the scheduled fee payable. Funded courses that are cancelled in this period will attract a $50 Administration Fee. *‘No shows’ will incur the full fee. *‘No shows’ at funded courses will incur an administration fee of $100, unless a doctor’s certiłcate is provided.

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3 EXPLORATION Exploration modules reflect our insights gathered from current research and evidence to inform dementia assessment, treatment and support.

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Art appreciation for people living with dementia Delivered at the National Gallery of Victoria Surrounded by some of the łnest pieces in the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection, learn to deliver a successful art appreciation program. With input from gallery staff, you will be guided on how to create an enjoyable, enriching and safe experience for people living with dementia. On completion of this session you will: understand the role that engagement plays in reducing agitation learn the techniques involved in delivering a safe and enjoyable experience, including using open ended questions to engage and questions to promote the imagination manage participants anxiety surrounding their visit to the gallery Suitable for diversional therapists, planned activity group staff and lifestyle staff

Cognitive screening and assessment The diagnosis of dementia is a complex process requiring specialist assessment. The łrst step is to rule out any other cause. There are some conditions that present with similar symptoms as dementia such as delirium and depression. Screening and assessment is an important step in a formal diagnosis of dementia. This program aims to provide the participant with knowledge and skills in basic screening and assessment to identify potential cause of cognitive change and where to refer for support. On completion of this program the participant will be able to: understand the need for cognitive screening and assessment develop understanding of the process for cognitive screening and assessment be familiar with the tools used in screening and assessment explore the common reasons for cognitive change discover the overlap of symptoms between dementia, delirium and depression refer to others for further investigation and support reŃect on current workplace screening and assessment practices Suitable for health professionals

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Cost No fee – fully funded Venue National Gallery of Victoria Date Wed 25 March Wed 6 May Time 9.30am–3.30pm

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Dementia and Down syndrome People with Down syndrome have a greater chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. As people with Down syndrome already have impaired cognitive ability, the changes associated with dementia impacts signiłcantly on the person, their family and carers. This program explores why people with Down syndrome are at greater risk of developing dementia; the signs and symptoms of dementia, assessment and diagnosis; and support strategies for the person as they experience cognitive and functional change. On completion of this session you will have gained an understanding of: the link between Down syndrome and dementia recognising signs and symptoms of changes associated with dementia assessment and diagnosis of dementia for a person with Down syndrome supporting a person living with Down syndrome and dementia through cognitive and functional change Suitable for people working in aged care, community care or disability

Exploring dolls and animals for positive engagement The aim of this interactive workshop is to provide an understanding of the use of Child and Animal Representation Therapy plus Pet Therapy as non-pharmacological interventions and an alternative strategy in reducing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. On completion of this session you will understand: child and animal representational therapy and pet therapy the nature of dementia the emotional and psychological needs of the person with dementia the person and understanding how they may benełt from child andor animal representational therapy plus pet therapy the process for appropriate assessment, selection, implementation and review of these therapies Suitable for diversional therapists, planned activity group staff and lifestyle staff

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Exploring Montessori as a practice model This workshop is an introduction to Montessori through the work of Dr Cameron Camp. We explore the 12 Montessori principles and how this informs your approach to engagement and support. The program also provides an introduction to Montessori as a model for service delivery and uses self-assessment tools to explore how this might look in your organisation. If you like this program then we recommend ‘Shaping a Montessori Community’ (2 day program – see p 39) On completion of this session you will be able to: understand the 12 Montessori principles conduct a self-assessment of current practice and provide evidence of current practice identify areas and explore ideas for practice improvement explore the shaping a Montessori community framework, collaboration, creating and sustaining the community

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Parkville Date Parkville Tuesday 10 February Hawthorn Tuesday 21 April Time 9.30am–12.30pm Catering Includes morning tea

Suitable for all staff working with people living with dementia and their families

Facilitating a carer support group This workshop is designed for participants to gain the required skills to establish and facilitate formal and informal support groups for carers in a variety of settings. On completion of this session you will be able to: review dementia and support group issues consider the difference between effective and ineffective groups establish the role of the facilitator set up a group facilitate styles of communication balance task and process identify group facilitation techniques and challenges and the phases of group life Suitable for volunteers and health professionals.

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Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Hawthorn Date Wednesday 29 April Time 9.30am –4.00pm Catering Includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Goal directed care planning With a focus on person-centred practice in dementia care, this module demonstrates how you can enhance client independence and quality of life. Work towards integrating an individual, person-centred care plan with signiłcant input from the consumer. Taking into account their lifestyle choices, aspirations, skills, capabilities as well as life circumstances, you will be shown how to develop a care plan which is goal-oriented and inclusive of the person living with dementia’s needs, and the supports they receive. On completion of this session you will be able to: use care plans as a tool understand various types of dementia communicate with clients with dementia identify goals with clients with dementia transcribe goals onto the care plan record outcomes practice using real case studies

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Hawthorn Date Thursday 12 March Time 9.30am–12.30pm Catering Includes morning tea

Suitable for people working in planned activity groups

Improvisational storytelling This is a module designed to support the use of imagination, creativity and identity in people living with dementia. Improvisational storytelling is a method that makes it possible for everyone to join in without the fear of failing, while encouraging the use of the imagination. It is a way for people to grow and connect with their carers by having the role of storyteller. On completion of this session you will become familiar with: how to effectively engage with the person living with dementia delivering a safe and enjoyable program the active service model and person-centred care

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Hawthorn Date Tuesday 24 February Time 9.30am–12.30pm Catering Includes morning tea

Suitable for diversional therapists, planned activity group staff and lifestyle staff

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iPads for engagement With the application of new technologies we have the opportunity and capacity to engage people in stimulating and meaningful ways. The prevalence of iPads and Tablets and a wide range of communication and interactive programs is opening the door on a powerful, new tool capable of making a positive impact on quality of life and social environment. Join us for a workshop where you be presented with ways this technology can support digital reminiscence therapy through images, music and games; enable communication with geographically distant family and friends, and much more, all with the touch of a screen. NB: Wi-Fi ready iPad required On completion of this session you will become familiar with: dementia and the impact on brain and memory the many uses of the iPad and relevant applications how engagement in iPad activities can lead to increased interactions with families and staff, and bridging the gap between older and younger generations Suitable for diversional therapists, lifestyle staff and planned activity group staff

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Cost $150 members $160 non-members Venue Parkville (max. 15 attendees) Date 21 May Time 9.30am –12.30pm Catering Includes morning tea

3 CHCPA402B Plan for and provide services using a palliative approach Gain the knowledge and skills required to develop, implement and evaluate a care plan for clients with dementia in a team environment using a dementia palliative approach. These elements work together in achieving improved quality of life, symptom control and satisfaction with care for the person living with dementia and their families. On completion of this unit you will become familiar with: supporting clients to identify their preferences for quality-of-life choices supporting the incorporation of advance care directives within the care plan contributing to the development and implementation of end-of-life care strategies taking action to alleviate pain and other end-of-life symptoms experienced by a person with dementia identifying and managing emotional responses in yourself and others

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Geelong Venue Tuesday 3 March 1 x 6 hour session plus assessment Time 9.30am – 4pm Catering Lunch For information & enrolments For more details contact 03 9816 5749 Also available

Suitable for people working in aged care, community care or disability providing support for people living with dementia

“ Training was valuable and the facilitators were of excellent calibre.”

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Support for decision making Best practice determines a person living with dementia should participate in the decision-making process, but when that capacity is reduced, it is important you know how to assist. This workshop gives an insight into understanding what it is to make decisions, how dementia effects a person’s ability to make decisions and to consider strategies to support a person living with dementia with everyday decision making. NB: this module can be joined with Exploring capacity for decision making as a three hour workshop On completion of this session you will be able to: understand decision making and the importance of planning ahead understand capacity plan for and develop strategies to support a person living with dementia in decision making understand risk enablement

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Parkville Date Tuesday 17 March Time 9.30 –11.00am Catering Includes morning tea

Suitable for people working in people working in aged care, community care or disability.

Exploring capacity for decision making This program helps you to determine when support may be required and provides tools for exploring associated risks.


You will examine your experience in relation to dementia, decision making and capacity, identify the symptoms of dementia and its implication on decision making, including potential risks. Attention will also focus on exploring the support role and its responsibility, and discovering what resources and supports are available when concerns arise regarding someone’s decision making

Venue Parkville

NB: This module can be run with Support for decision making for a three hour workshop On completion of this session participants will be able to: identify the impact of dementia and decision making identify potential triggers for questioning capacity for decision making identify services to refer concerns understand how to use the decision making tool for staff Suitable for people working in aged care, community care or disability.

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Date 17 March Time 11.00am –12.30pm

4 LEADERSHIP Leadership modules are designed for anyone who is passionate about contemporary dementia practice. They give the participants the skills and confidence to challenge current dementia practice and will guide them through the process of practice improvement.

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NAT10341 Certificate IV in Dementia Practice This accredited course for health and aged care workers provides participants with a great opportunity to challenge current dementia practice using a relationship centred approach. The course comprises interactive workshops across a wide range of dementia topics which include guest speakers from industry. Participants will learn to transfer this knowledge into practice and improve dementia care in their organisation. This course can be a pathway for those wishing to pursue leadership roles within their workplace. This qualiłcation will be issued by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Entry requirement: Participants must have completed CHCAC319A Provide Support for people living with dementia or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience. Participants must be committed to promote: quality of life and well-being of people with dementia partnerships between the care provider, the person and the family the integration of current knowledge and applied skills to achieve dementia care Suitable for people working in aged care, community care or disability providing support for people living with dementia

Half-scholarships for NAT10341 Certificate IV in Dementia Practice We are offering half-scholarships for individuals to complete NAT10341 Certiłcate IV in Dementia Practice course in 2015. Two $1,500 half-scholarships are available for the Parkville course – applications are open until 20 March 2015. Application forms are available from our website.


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Cost $3,000 Venue and Date Hawthorn Wednesdays commencing 18 February 2015 Bendigo Fridays commencing 20 February 2015 Parkville Fridays commencing 19 June 2015 One workshop per month for 12 months Time 9.30am – 4pm Catering Includes morning tea For information & enrolments 03 9816 5749

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Shaping a Montessori community Developed in collaboration with psychologist Dr. Cameron Camp PhD, Director of Research, Centre for Applied Research in Dementia, Ohio USA. The aim of the workshop is to equip participants with knowledge and tools to commence the implementation of a Montessori community in their workplace or organisation. Day 1 Objectives: Understand the Montessori approach to service delivery including the 12 principles Understand the framework for shaping a Montessori community Develop a project plan for implementing the Montessori approach Day 2 Objectives Apply the Montessori approach to aspects of service delivery including the 12 principles Plan for and develop activity stations using the 12 principles Understand assessment of individuals for Montessori programs Use the Montessori approach to supporting activities of daily living Apply the Montessori approach to making dining a choice and resident driven experience Contribute to shaping a resident driven Montessori community event Suitable for managers, lifestyle staff, community and residential care staff wanting to apply Montessori principles in support/care services.

Dr. Camp is an internationally-known research scientist in the łeld of ageing. He has been conducting applied and translational research in gerontology, dementia intervention, and cognitive intervention for more than 30 years. His current research involves the use of Montessori-based activities as rehabilitative interventions to enable long-term care residents with dementia to effectively lead activities for other residents with dementia.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Dementia information for volunteers Volunteers play a vital role supporting people living with dementia. From this session, we consider how an understanding of dementia will show you how to communicate more effectively with a person living with dementia. At this session, you will: understand the effect of dementia learn strategies for communication understand triggers for behaviours learn ways to engage a person with dementia Suitable for community volunteers who engage with people living with dementia

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue, date and time Hawthorn Tuesday 24 February 1–4pm Parkville Friday 22 May 10am – 1pm Catering Includes refreshments Note Workplace sessions can be arranged

Volunteer companions workshop In this interactive workshop, learn how dementia can impact on a person’s physical and psychological well-being and what you, as a volunteer companion, can do to engage and maintain positive connections and build on their remaining skills and interests. NB: This program is not suitable for family carers. At this session, you will: gain an understanding of dementia and its impact on the person, their family and friends understand the valuable role you play in maintaining friendship with the person with dementia and their family acquire some effective communication strategies gain knowledge of appropriate and enjoyable activities for enhancing your relationship with a person with dementia acquire some coping skills should any behavioural or psychological symptoms occur understand how you can assist the person with dementia build on their strengths Suitable for volunteers who provide companionship to a person with dementia (not family carers)

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Cost No fee – fully funded Venue, date and time Hawthorn Tuesday 26 March 10am – 1pm Parkville Tuesday 9 June 10am – 1pm Catering Includes refreshments Note Workplace sessions can be arranged

This interactive session will provide an overview of how memory works, the common memory changes that occur with ageing and factors that can impact on memory. We will also look at practical ways of improving memory and looking after the brain, as well as when memory difłculties need to be investigated. NB: This is not a session about dementia At this session, you will: understand that memory is a process identify common memory changes that occur with ageing understand other factors that can impact on memory identify a number of memory strategies recognise when memory concerns need to be investigated and what to do understand the services Alzheimer’s Australia Vic provides

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue, date and time Parkville Wednesday 11 March 10 –11.30am Hawthorn Monday 4 May 2–3.30pm Catering Includes refreshments Note Sessions at your community venue can be arranged

Suitable for the general community

Your Brain Matters™ Research shows you may reduce your risk of developing dementia through Five Simple Steps to maximise brain health.


Your Brain Matters™ is Alzheimer’s Australia’s evidence-based dementia risk reduction program.

Venue, date and time Hawthorn Thursday 16 April 10 –11.30am Parkville Wednesday 10 June 2 – 3.30pm

You will learn about the łve simple steps to maximise your brain health and get tips on living a brain healthy life to potentially reduce your risk of developing dementia. At this session, you will be introduced to: Five simple steps to maximising brain health and potentially reducing dementia risk Alzheimer’s Australia Vic services Suitable for the general community

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CULTURAL DIVERSITY Alzheimer’s Australia Vic is committed to ensuring that the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are met in all aspects of dementia service provision, information, support and education.

Helping reduce your risk of dementia Based on the Your Brain Matters™ program. This program has been speciłcally tailored to provide older CALD community members with an understanding of the strategies they can implement that may reduce their risk of developing dementia. A number of health and lifestyle factors are associated with brain function and this session addresses these issues. At this session, attendees will be introduced to: lifestyle strategies that, if implemented, can maximise brain health and potentially reduce the risk of developing dementia. Alzheimer’s Australia Vic services

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue, date and time At your community venue Note Suitable for CALD community groups

8 things you need to know about dementia This education session provides basic information on dementia and services to community groups from CALD backgrounds. This education session provides basic information on: what dementia is (including main causes, key signs, symptoms and risk factors) how dementia is diagnosed the importance of seeking help what Alzheimer’s Australia Vic and community services are available to people from CALD backgrounds

3 ways to relate with people living with dementia Building on the 8 things you need to know about dementia session, we now look at approaches on how you can engage with and include people living with dementia from a CALD background. Cultural and linguistic factors can sometimes prove to be a barrier to CALD people living with dementia receiving optimal support. In this session, we consider strategies for improving communication and engaging with people with dementia in various social situations and community settings.

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Worried about your memory? There is a difference between memory loss as a part of normal ageing and as a symptom of dementia.


This seminar describes how memory works, common memory changes that occur with ageing, health factors that can impact on memory function and when memory difłculties need to be investigated.

Venue Portland RSL Bowling Club 33 Cape Nelson Road, Portland

Presented by: Laurel Gourlay, Program Manager-Community, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. This seminar will also provide tips on how to improve your memory.

Date Monday 23 February

Covered in this seminar: How memory works Common memory changes with ageing Factors that can impact on memory Tips for improving memory and looking after the brain What to do if you have concerns

Time 3 – 4.30pm (Registrations from 2.45pm) Catering Refreshments provided

This seminar is suitable for the general community, including anyone with memory concerns

How dementia-friendly is your home? Lived in the same house for 40 years? Don’t want to move? Come along to this seminar and hear some simple and practical design solutions to adapt your home for people living with dementia, so that they can live independently for as long as possible. We will look at how lighting, sound, and colour can be used to create a calm and enabling environment for the person living with dementia. Enabling environments can make a signiłcant difference to independence, quality of life and wellbeing for a person living with dementia. Presented by Terri Preece, Assistant Course Developer, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Discussion will focus on simple changes that can be implemented to improve the physical environment through: colour contrast sound visual stimulation lighting

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Caulfield Park Pavilion Balaclava Road, Caulłeld Date Wednesday 15 April Time 3 – 4.30pm (Registrations and refreshments from 2.45pm) Catering Refreshments provided

This seminar is suitable for the general community which may also include health professionals, family carers and people with dementia

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PUBLIC SEMINARS

PUBLIC SEMINARS Advances in the early diagnosis of dementia: challenges and opportunities. Presented by Associate Professor Michael Woodward The diagnosis of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease is now much more precise. Whilst our knowledge of the dementias and their subtypes has evolved, we can now use developments including brain imaging and neuropsychological testing to “rule in” these speciłc diagnoses rather than “rule out” other conditions. In a specialist centre or through a specialist in the diagnosis of these type of brain disorders, a precise diagnosis can be made in the vast majority of cases. Join us for this public seminar where we look more closely at the science behind dementia diagnosis, including the subtypes of dementia, the types of investigations now available, and how and when these investigations are used and how they may be interpreted.

Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall 90–120 Swanston St, Melbourne Date Tuesday 19 May Time 5.40 –7.10pm (registrations and refreshments from 5.20pm)

This seminar is suitable for the general community, health professionals, family carers and anyone with memory or other concerns.

Dementia – Breaking down the myths. Presented by Garrie O’Toole, Facilitator, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Join us to find out what dementia is, and what it is not. This seminar will explain in simple terms what dementia is – with a particular focus on Alzheimer’s disease – and its main causes, key signs and symptoms, and risk factors. Why behavioural changes occur will also be covered. We’ll address common myths and misconceptions about dementia, as well as concerns you might have. In addition, the seminar will explain the importance of seeking a diagnosis if noticing changes and how you can access further information, as well as appropriate support and services, if necessary. This seminar is suitable for the general community, health professionals, family carers and people with dementia.

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Cost No fee – fully funded Venue Warracknabeal Community Centre Anzac Park, Scott St, Warracknabeal, VIC, 3393 Date Tuesday 16 June Time 3.00 – 4.30pm (registrations and refreshments from 2.45pm)

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MEET THE PRESENTERS Associate Professor Michael Woodward M B B S , M D , FRACP Director Memory Clinic and Director Aged Care Research, Austin Health Associate Professor Woodward is the Director of the Memory Clinic and Director of Aged Care Research at Austin Health. He is a specialist in geriatric medicine with major interests in dementia, quality use of medications, hypnosedatives and insomnia, wound management and vaccination of older people. He is also extensively involved in research trials on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. As past Chair of the Australasian Consortium for Clinical Cognitive Research (AC4R) he is very involved in trial organisation and in attracting trials of new dementia therapies to Australia and New Zealand. Associate Professor Woodward is author of numerous research and review articles as well as several book chapters on dementia therapies. He recently completed his MD on the role of memory clinic data bases in better understanding dementia, and has concentrated his MD work on the presence of multiple pathological diagnoses in those with dementia, as well as dełning a frontal variant of Alzheimer’s disease. He is Chair of the ‘Geriatric Therapeutics’ editorial board of the Journal of Pharmacy Research and Practice. He is also Past President of the Australian Wound Management Association and joint Editor of the Association’s journal, Wound Practice and Research. He is a member of the Education and Training Sub-committee of the Australia and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine and is a member of the Board and Chief Medical Advisor of Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, as well as Chair of the Alzheimer’s Australia Vic Research Foundation.

Garrie O’Toole Facilitator, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. B.A., M.A., R.N., Grad Dip Adult Education, Cert IV Training and Assessment Garrie O’Toole has over thirty years experience in health care and healthcare education. A registered nurse since 1987, he has worked in the acute, community and residential aged care sectors. Between 1990 and 2000, he was the HIV and AIDS Nurse Educator with the Royal District Nursing Service (Vic), and has been a state trainer for the Victorian Health Department’s Programme of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) for over eight years, delivering this education to hundreds of personal care workers, registered nurses, allied health professionals and Aboriginal Health Workers across Victoria. Garrie has also had a clinical and educational interest in the support of people with dementia for over twenty years, co-ordinating a distance education, demonstration project for the National Action Plan for Dementia Care in 2001. He also wrote and taught two dementia speciłc subjects in Victoria University’s Masters in Aged Care Services program, and has worked as a sessional facilitator with Alzheimer’s Australia (Vic) for the last łve years. During this time he has provided education for medical students from Monash and Melbourne Universities, family carers of people with dementia, and health care workers from all sectors of the Victorian Health care system. Garrie is currently employed full time as a Facilitator with Alzheimer’s Australia (Vic).

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Laurel Gourlay Program Manager – Community, Learning & Development, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. B.A. (Social Sciences), Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. Arts (Social Sciences), Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40110). Endorsed 6our Brain *atters presenter for Alzheimer’s Australia. Laurel has 19 years’ experience working as a facilitator within the aged and community care sectors, developing curriculum and resources for a variety of courses and audiences. She has facilitated dementia education for a wide range of clients including health professionals, family carers, volunteers and the broader community. During her 12 years with Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, Laurel has overseen community education programming as well as ensuring community programs are accurate, current and meet the needs of community groups and organisations. Laurel has presented at a number of conferences, including the national Alzheimer’s Australia conference (2013), on various community education projects and topics. Laurel commenced her education career as an English and Social Sciences teacher in the Victorian secondary system and made the transition to adult education in the mid-1990s specialising in dementia care education as a result of a family experience with dementia.

Terri Preece Assistant Course Developer Grad.Dip Aged Services, Ass.Dip Acct, Cert IV TAE Terri has an extensive background of working within the aged care sector. She holds qualiłcations in business, aged care and more recently workplace training. She became interested in environmental design whilst employed as a Senior Advisor with the Victorian Department of Health, where she managed a number of projects related to design and speciłcally, designing for people with dementia. Currently assisting in Course Development at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, Terri is also employed as an environmental design consultant with the Dementia Training Study Centre (University of Wollongong), providing education for acute health and residential aged care services undergoing renovation. Terri regularly presents to students undertaking courses in aged care, allied health as well as drafting and interior design.

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FAMILY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT Sessions for families Caring for someone living with dementia can be challenging. To assist families on this journey, we offer information and support sessions across a wide range of topics. Sessions may run for up to two hours, or last a number of weeks, and are run in many locations around Victoria. Sessions are regularly scheduled at Hawthorn, Parkville, Geelong and Sunshine. Topics include: Introduction to dementia and services Effective communication Coping with changes in behaviour The caring role: a compassionate approach Considering residential care Coping with carer stress Mild cognitive impairment Depression and dementia Some sessions are also available in Greek, Italian, Cantonese and Mandarin. If you would like any of these programs delivered at your service or carers group, please contact Lisa Reed: 03 9815 7822 or 03 9815 7800 [email protected] www.łghtdementia.org.auvic All sessions are free – tea and coffee is provided. These programs are supported by funding from the CommonSealth and 3ictorian $overnments under the %CC program

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RESOURCES Alzheimer’s Australia Vic offers a range of resources which may assist in understanding the many aspects of dementia. Our extensive research and practical experience has resulted in the development of help sheets, books, videos, DVDs, online resources, identity, early stage and companion cards, plus much more.

We Can, We Can, We Can: Purpose and pleasure for people living with dementia Move toward meaningful engagement with We Can, We Can, We Can A resource for activity workers, volunteers, leisurelifestyle and recreation professionals, families, friends and carers, this handbook outlines activities that can provide opportunities for companionship, sharing of experience and reminiscing. Become acquainted with how purposeful activities, sharing skills, food, conversation and laughter enhances quality of life for both the person living with dementia, and for those around them.

WE CAN, WE CAN, WE CAN: Purpose and pleasure for people living with dementia A resource for activity workers, volunteers, leisure/lifestyle and recreation professionals, families, friends and carers.

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Don’t know what to say to someone you love living with dementia?

RELATE, MOTIVATE, APPRECIATE An Introduction to Montessori Activities

Dementia and chronic conditions series toolkit There is increasing evidence that a number of different chronic conditions are associated with the development of cognitive impairment and dementia. The Dementia and Chronic Conditions Series Toolkits are designed to improve support for people living with cognitive impairment or dementia and other chronic conditions. Through our research, we look at links between dementia and HIV and HIV-associated neurocongitve disorders (HAND), as well as dementia and Type 2 diabetes. The development of these toolkits is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments under the HACC program. To obtain these, or any of our other resources, please contact us. NB: Resources may incur a fee and be subject to postage and handling. (03) 9815 7800 [email protected] 50

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PARKVILLE Royal Park Sta tio & Tram No. n 55

Poplar Rd To Flemington

Alzheimer’s Australia Vic 155 Oak St, Parkville Melways reference: 29 C11 TRAM: No 55 Royal Park to Poplar Rd, then 13 minute walk west along Poplar Rd. TRAIN: to Royal Park Railway Station (Upłeld Line), then 13 minute walk west along Poplar Rd. CAR: Limited on-street parking. Car park access off Oak St.

Noble S t

Nicholas St

NEWTOWN

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West Fy ans St

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Sharp St

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To Citylink

Glenferrie Station

Geelong venue

Princes

Parkville venue

Pakingto n Stree t

Hawthorn venue

Kardinia Park

Alzheimer’s Australia Vic 1/318 Pakington St, Newtown Melways reference: 451 J6 BUS: Newtown Route 35 and Route 36. TRAIN: to Geelong South Railway Station (Geelong Line), then 20 minute walk north-west along Carr St then Saffron St. CAR: Limited on-street parking. a) Clarendon St: all day parking, except where signed b) Bond St: all day parking, except where signed c) John Place: (off Bond St) car park

Regional offices Barwon South West Ms Rachel Mackinlay Telephone: 03 5229 6979 Mobile: 0408 223 659 E-mail: [email protected]

ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA VIC LOCATIONS

Melbourne Regional Hub Regional office

Gippsland Ms Michelle Foster Telephone: 03 5625 9178 Mobile: 0427 279 153 E-mail: [email protected]

Loddon Mallee Ms Carolyne Taplin Telephone: 03 5444 5670 Mobile 0447 108 468 E-mail: [email protected]

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NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE 1800 100 500 FIGHTDEMENTIA.ORG.AU/VIC