Dementia and End of Life Care People with dementia need holistic care that recognises and responds to individual wishes and needs. Planning ahead and communicating well are key to improving care at the end of life. Declining ability to communicate characterises the later stages of dementia, meaning the person with advanced dementia may be unable to articulate their feelings of depression, pain or distress. This session will be invaluable for health and social care staff to consider how we can ensure a patient with dementia has their needs, wishes and preferences communicated and receives appropriate and compassionate, person- Dementia and End of Life Care Half day session: 13.30 – 16.30 Dates 6 th June 2017 14 th November 2017 Who should attend? This session is suitable for health and social care staff working with patients and families affected by Dementia Why Dorothy House? Dorothy House is passionate about providing high- quality, person- centred care to all, to enhance dignity and quality of life, Cost: £50 (refreshments included)
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Dementia and End of Life Care People with dementia need holistic care that
recognises and responds to individual wishes and needs.
Planning ahead and communicating well are key to improving care at the end of life.
Declining ability to communicate characterises the later stages of dementia, meaning the person with
advanced dementia may be unable to articulate their feelings of depression, pain or distress.
This session will be invaluable for health and social care staff to consider how we can ensure a patient
with dementia has their needs, wishes and preferences communicated and receives appropriate
Dementia and End of Life CareHalf day session: 13.30 – 16.30
Dorothy House Hospice, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE
Dates 6th June 2017 14th November 2017
Who should attend?This session is suitable for health and social care staff working with patients and families affected by Dementia
Why Dorothy House?Dorothy House is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care to all, to enhance dignity and quality of life, even when communication has diminished.
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Return completed form to: The Education Department, Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 2LE or by FAX to 01225 721471 or by e-mail to: [email protected]
Dementia and End of Life CareHalf day session: 13.30 – 16.30
Dorothy House Hospice, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE
