Knowing Dementia
TGS-2026063115
What's In It For Me
Please contact Ruth Wong at 9119 3212 if you have any queries on this course.
"In Singapore, Dementia affects 5.2% of Seniors aged 60 & above. This number is expected to balloon to 187,000 by 2050 (quoted from SGH, “Dementia in Singapore”, HealthXchange.sg)"
This course aims to help you learn about Dementia and the skills necessary to provide support and assistance to seniors with Dementia by using a person-centric approach. The trainer will teach you the key mechanisms of befriending as well as tips and tricks to communicate effectively with seniors with dementia.
Schedule Date and time:
17 Jul, Fri, 1.30pm - 5pm
24 Jul, Fri, 1.30pm - 5pm
31 Jul, Fri, 1.30pm - 5.30pm
7 Aug, Fri, 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Course Duration
15 hours over 4 sessions
Course Outline
Interesting highlights of the programme include:
- Gain knowledge on Dementia – the disease process, signs & symptoms, it’s impact on Persons with Dementia and their caregivers.
- Learn how to better support Persons with Dementia in their daily living and activities
- Acquire effective communication techniques to connect with Persons with Dementia
- Recognise behaviours of concerns & manage them with empathy
- Tap on useful community resources to assist Persons with Dementia & their caregivers.
Pre-requisitess
50 years old and above
Singaporean or PR
Must be able to read, understand and converse in simple English
Medium of Instruction & Trainer
Medium of Instruction: Onsite Course
Venue:
JiaYou @ Chinatown Point
133 New Bridge Road
Chinatown Point Level 4, #04-01
Singapore 059413
or
Tiong Bahru Central Plaza
298 Tiong Bahru Road
Level 10 Training Room
Singapore 168730
Additional Notes
Your trainer:
Sandra Foo has over 10 years of training and facilitation experience specialising in elder-caregiving and befriending programmes. She graduated with a BA. Social Sciences (NUS) and a PGDip. Personnel Management (SIM). She is also a registered nurse and is ACTA certified. Sandra has conducted health talks such as Fall Prevention, Care for Elderly at Home, Chronic Diseases Management, Dementia Care, Active Ageing & Mental Well Being, Be Active! Wellness Programme etc.
General Enquiries
- Email to activeageing@fycs.org
- Call our helpdesk hotline 9685 4812
Course Pre-Requisites
Price
| Course Fee Payable | ||
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| Original Fee | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
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| Individual Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| NSA Subsidy - Onsite Courses (Please Select This) | $60.00 | $87.00 |
Please note that prices are subjected to change.
