Alzheimer's Australia Vic | Dementia Learning Guide 2017

LEVEL 2 SKILLS
Meaningful engagement
Understand the capacities and abilities of people in the moderate to advanced stages of dementia.
Learn how to best engage the person through activities which are meaningful, purposeful and pleasurable using a
strength-based approach.
On completion of this session you will understand:
• how to identify the individual needs of people living with dementia
• how meaningful engagement can impact on negative outcomes
• how to plan suitably engaging activities
Duration:
3 hours
Suitable for:
Diversional therapists, planned activity and lifestyle staff
Cost, venue, dates & times:
Go to vic.fightdementia.org.au/education or call 03 9816 5708
Montessori in everyday practice
This session simplifies the Montessori philosophy and demonstrates how the 12 principles can be applied to
everyday living.
You will explore the principles and how they can be used to create an environment that supports independence,
and promotes engagement and a sense of purpose for people living with dementia.
In this session you will:
• develop an understanding of Montessori and how this applies to a person living with dementia
• explore the benefits of a Montessori approach across a broad range of support settings
• develop an understanding of cognitive ramps
• explore ways of developing cognitive ramps in your own dementia support setting
• see the 12 Montessori principles demonstrated in action
Duration:
3 hours
Suitable for:
Staff working with people living with dementia and their carers
Cost, venue, dates & times:
Go to vic.fightdementia.org.au/education or call 03 9816 5708
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