Understanding Dementia Study Day Event

Conversely, dementia is an umbrella term, of various diseases the most known types are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Lewy Body dementia. It affects the person’s activity of daily living, reasoning, thinking and learning, and there is no known cure.

The aim of the study day is to provide attendees, with an overview of dementia and to help gain an understanding of the changes and processes that occur within the brain, as well as, symptoms and ways to better support and understand the person living with dementia. This will be achieved through short lectures, interactive activities, audio-visual clips and discussion of case studies. Following completion of this workshop, attendees will have acquired a good understanding of dementia, its pathophysiology, presentation, progress and effects. However, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to better understand and support person living with dementia, but not providing diagnosis and/or professional treatment.

Proposed programme

Time
09:30	Registration
10:00	Introduction
10:30	Dementia: the brain Introduction to the Nervous System Pathophysiology: what changes in the brain of a person living with dementia? Overview of risk factors
11:30	Break
11:45	Dementia: the disease Diagnosis: assessments and challenges Progression and stages Medical management: outline of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
13:00	Lunch
14:00	Dementia: the person Living with dementia - the person: promoting independence, managing risk and encouraging reminiscence Living with dementia - the carer: advice, support and decisions Impact on relationships
15:00	Break
15:15	Case study Reflection Questions and answers
16:00	Event end