Enriching activities for people with dementia

This workshop /online-workshop aims to enhance knowledge of dementia from a strengths perspective informed by a social model of disability. It recognises that impairments caused by dementia are amplified by social, structural and environmental factors rather like a double amputee is disadvantaged without a wheelchair. Research shows that people living with dementia are capable of much more than is usually assumed. The workshop focuses on understanding dementia, recognising deficits but supporting the person to retain and maximise abilities and independence. The workshop equips participants with confidence to communicate and encouragement to support people living with dementia and family carers.

This workshop /online-workshop which ideally follows Irish in Britain’s Dementia Awareness workshop, aims to recognise how the impairments which affect people with dementia are exacerbated by barriers within society, particularly within social and physical environments. The workshop focuses on the uniqueness of the person, the abilities they retain and how their strengths can be harnessed to enhance independence, delay deterioration and improve quality of life.