Caring with Confidence: Practical Skills for Carers - Part 1

Welcome to the Caring with Confidence: Practical Skills for Carers - Part 1 event at the Seminar Room2B, St Andrews Community Hospital St Andrews.

This session provides essential knowledge and hands-on strategies to help carers support the person with dementia they care for effectively and compassionately.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ Understanding Practical Care Needs – Learn how dementia affects daily activities and how to adapt routines to maintain independence.✅ Providing Safe & Dignified Personal Care – Assist with hygiene and dressing while preserving dignity and managing care resistance.✅ Supporting Safe Eating & Drinking – Prevent malnutrition and dehydration with practical meal-time strategies.✅ Recognising & Preventing Delirium – Understand the signs of delirium and how to reduce risks.✅ Navigating Hospital Stays – Learn five key things to know when a hospital visit is needed, the benefits of a Getting to Know Me document, and how to stay involved in care.

Join us to gain confidence, practical skills, and knowledge to enhance both yours and the persons you care for well-being and your caring experience.