Dementia: Engaging the Person in Meaningful Activities
Course Description:
Meaningful activities play a pivotal role towards meeting a person's needs and can improve health and wellbeing. This course defines meaningful activities and explores their role in maintaining the wellbeing of people living with dementia.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Outline what is meant by meaningful engagement and activity for people living with dementia
- Understand the connection between meaningful activity and a person’s emotional, psychological and physical well being
- Describe the key themes and practical approaches that support meaningful engagement and activity provision
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for all staff who work in the social care industry.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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