'Growing' New Approach In Training To Improve Dementia Care

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia
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Article Date: 30 Oct 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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Growing, the last book in Alzheimer's Society's Feelings Matter Most series, will be launched at the third national Dementia Congress in Bournemouth.

The series challenges current practises and urges dementia care trainers to give dementia care the time it needs. Growing highlights the need to grow training from simple awareness raising to developing evidence-based learning.

Author David Sheard sets clear guidelines for organisations to develop a person-centred learning and development training strategy. In Growing, David offers health professionals a unique ten point workshop programme designed for practical delivery by accomplished trainers in the dementia care environment.

Neil Hunt, Alzheimer's Society Chief Executive said,

Dementia is not a natural part of ageing; it is caused by diseases of the brain and robs people of their lives. This series takes a fresh look at how we can best support people with dementia and confronts preconceived ideas about how to ensure the best quality care for the 700,000 people living with the condition in the UK.

The publication is part of a series of books being produced by Alzheimer's Society. To order a copy of any Alzheimer's Society publications please telephone 01736 336995 or visit http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

Notes

- Pictures of the publication available on request
- 1 in 3 older people will end their lives with a form of dementia
- 700,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years nearly a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051. 1 in 6 people over 80 have dementia
- Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and those who care for them. Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- As a charity, Alzheimer's Society depends on the generosity of the public to help it care, research and campaign for people with dementia. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

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