Online Masterclass Series 2020: Dementia in People with ID
Understanding dementia in people with an intellectual disability: A model to diagnose dementia
This masterclass series is a preparatory session for staff and family members caring for someone with an intellectual disability recently or likely to be diagnosed with dementia. The focus of this series of masterclasses is to help us to reflect on, and to plan for, how we can optimise high-quality person-centred dementia care. Every masterclass will build on each other and look at the challenges and opportunities in care across the continuum of dementia.
Understanding dementia in people with an intellectual disability presentation slides- tcd.ie
Understanding dementia in people with an intellectual disability recording- YouTube.com
Living life with dementia: Practical Approaches to Care - in association with Cope Foundation
This is the second in a series of excellent masterclasses from the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service. The focus is on practical approaches to caring for someone with or at risk of dementia. There is great advice highlighted from the Cope Foundations newly launched book 'A Guide to Dementia Care for People with Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability' which explores relevant topics including: The unique signs and symptoms of dementia in a person with DS and/or ID Screening and diagnosis, Key information relating to pain management and medication and Practical strategies in supporting a person to maximise their daily living skills, communication and environment for as long as possible.
Living life with dementia presentation slides- tcd.ie
Living life with dementia recording- YouTube.com
Communication, Social Connectedness and Relationships
The third in a series of masterclasses from the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service focusing on communication, social connectedness and relationships: working with life history.
Communication, Social Connectedness and Relationships presentation slides- tcd.ie
Communication, Social Connectedness and Relationships recording- YouTube.com
The Language of Behaviour: Understanding and Alleviating Emotional Distress in Persons with Dementia During Lockdown
The fourth in a series of masterclasses from the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service focusing on the language of behaviour: Understanding and alleviating emotional distress in persons with dementia during lockdown.