Memory Training

This course shows you how to create, adapt and deliver memory training sessions for older people living in care settings and community.  Memory training sessions are a combination of physical and mental games used to speed up though processes and reaction, the ability to take on and retain information.  The training sessions throughout the day are very practical, simple to understand, and easy to apply on the care floor.

Duration :

10am to 4.30pm

By the end of the course delegates will have the knowledge to understand :

1. What are memory games
2. How to apply skills needed for conducting individual and group games
3. The changes to memory function as we age. The affect these have on people and the role of memory training in alleviating some of these affects.
4. The health and safety considerations required to keep the resident, the session leader and organisation safe
5. How to provide over 30 different sessions lasting between 15 and 45 minutes.
6. How to create and adapt sessions for those with:

• Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, MS, Huntington’s disease, mental health problems and bed bound

Attendees

The course is designed for individuals who work or volunteer with older people in residential and nursing homes, sheltered housing and day centres.

Certification

Delegates will be issued with certificates of achievement.