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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