There are places available on the Life Story Dementia training as follows 9.30am-4.30pm
5th September 2018 Cartrefi Cymru Brecon
7th March 2019 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333
Aim: Life Story Work is a tool to enhance the care provided to older people, particularly those with dementia. The benefits for individuals, families/friends and for staff providing care include improving understanding of the individual, promoting relationships and facilitating delivery of person-centred care. However despite increased emphasis on using life story work to support care delivery, there are often difficulties in implementation.
Key Learning Outcomes:
What is Life Story Work?
A range of life story tools are considered
Tips offered for gathering life story information
The importance of leadership, facilitation and developing positive cultures, to ensure implementation
Understand the importance of the continuous use of the individuals life story
Training Unit, Powys County Council, 01597 827333
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