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Informal Carers (including family, friends)
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Module 1: Type of Dementia and different approaches for non- professionals4 Topics
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Module 2: Caregivers of people living with Dementia7 Topics
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Module 3: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for people with dementia9 Topics
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3.1 What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?
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3.2 Guiding principles of CST
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3.3 Development of CST
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3.4 CST Sessions
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3.5 Evaluation of CST
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3.6 Recognize the mutual benefits to the person and their carer of CST and other aspects
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3.7 CST approaches in different countries
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3.8 Maintenance CST – ongoing therapy
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3.9 Theoretical and practical exercises – Groups CST and Individual CST
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3.1 What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?
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Module 4: Dementia Friendly Environments4 Topics
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1.3 Professional advice regarding the home of the person with dementia
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Adaptation of the surroundings.
- Clarity and fewer options because of the lack of the ability to have an overall view.
For example, have only a few sets of clothes visible in the wardrobe (as the disease progresses the choices should be limited) - Visibility.
Make it easy to find things. Put signs on the doors, cupboards and drawers or use pictograms and pictures - Colour contrasts.
Colours can highlight the things the person needs and make it easier to estimate distances - Light and darkness.
Make sure there is enough light. Be aware that dark fields can be experienced as holes. E.g. if the floor in the bathroom is dark, put a light-coloured rug on the floor all the way from the door to the toilet - Disturbing visual impressions.
For example, avoid floral tablecloths on the dining table. The person with dementia might think that he/she can pick up the flowers. Avoid very variegated or patterned furniture and curtains