This in-service program assists your staff to change from a Special Care Unit to a unit of excellence in DEMENTIA CARE in as little as five days.

Contemporary Dementia care is about:

• efficient time management
• reduced wandering in all residents
• reduced out bursts of verbal and physical aggression
• staff understanding the reasons 'behind' all behaviours
• staff understanding how to develop activity programs for all types of dementia
• how to reduce Sundowner's syndrome
• meeting Accreditation, Continuous Improvement Standards, and
• maximising your funding claims

How the program works and what is included.
Age Concern staff are on the floor with your staff observing practices and effecting changes as required. This provides one to one training and great individual staff support, particularly for those who have difficulty with change.

Age Concern staff will be available at least once during an evening and night shift, each of the different mealtimes, morning and evening 'routines' as well as an activity program. The number of hours we allocate to the different shifts and activities will depend on the program length you choose.

You may choose to arrange some structured lectures during our visit. Please see a selection of lecture topics available.

The program also includes:

• a review and discussion of all care related documentation, particularly in relation to funding and legal requirements
• a written report of the visit detailing findings, suggestions, references and changes already accomplished with confirmation of staff commitment

Program Options

Three (3) day program. Age Concern staff will work split shifts to have contact with as many staff as possible. At least one visit to the unit will be conducted during an evening and a night duty shift, and twice for each meal time and during the morning 'routine'.

Program Fees
Australia (all States, Territories and regions)
AU$880 per day, plus travel and accommodation costs where applicable.

Other countries
As above plus all travel and accommodation costs, Australian dollars. Not available in all countries, please contact us regarding availability.

Five (5) day program, Age Concern staff will work split shifts to have contact with most staff at least once, and cover as many activities as possible. At least two visits to the unit will be conducted during the evening and night duty shifts, and twice for each meal time and the morning 'routine'. May include a week-end day at no extra cost. Facilities believe the five day program really results in change because of the staff contact time.

Program Fees
Australia (all States, Territories and regions)
AU$770 per day, plus travel and accommodation costs where applicable

Other countries
As above plus all travel and accommodation costs, Australian dollars.

NOTE
Both options include a comprehensive and referenced report, to assist with changes and/or to demonstrate Continuous Improvement.

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