Communicating with Older Adults with Dementia for Canada
Certificates
Course Details
Identify how dementia affects older adults' ability to communicate.
Recall how older adults use behaviours as a form of non-verbal communication.
List three guidelines that should be followed when communicating with an older adult with dementia.
List three techniques that can be used if you encounter difficulty communicating with older adults who have dementia.
Describe three actions you should not take when communicating with older adults who have dementia.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Communication in Dementia A. Dementia’s Effect on Communication B. Non-Verbal Communication C. Effective Communication D. Difficulty Understanding E. Difficulty Understanding You F. What Not To Do G. Review Section 3: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributor C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations
Lynda Welch is a registered nurse with an extensive career history in long-term care management. She provides general administrative and clinical nursing consultative services to staff in long-term care homes. Lynda is also a legal nurse consultant. Her understanding of operational and clinical issues related to long term care, combined with her ability to read and interpret government standards and legislation, provides plaintiff, defense and labour lawyers with an objective, evidence-based opinion related to relevant standards of care.
Disclosure: Lynda Welch, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
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