Advocacy for the Older Adult and the Person with Dementia

An Bord Altranais Category 1 – 3 ABA CEU’s

Ref: AOA

Duration:
9:30am – 1:00pm (Half Day Course)

Date:
4th February or 14th April

Aim:
To provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to plan, facilitate and evaluate Advocacy.

Objectives:
Participants will gain insights into:

  • What Advocacy is and is not.
  • Setting up and running Residents Councils/Meetings.
  • Adapting an Advocacy service responsive to the needs of the residents.
  • Consent and capacity in Dementia Care (new legislation).
  • Therapeutic benefits of activities for the Older Adult with Dementia.