Supporting people with dementia in your nursing setting

Supporting people with dementia in your nursing setting

Learn practical tips and strategies to better support individuals with dementia in your nursing setting.

By RCNi

Date and time

Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00 - 06:00 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

12:00 PM - 12:05 PM

Chair’s welcome

Lisa Berry

Editor of Nursing Older People and co-editor of Mental Health Practice, RCNi​

12:05 PM - 12:25 PM

Types of dementia and their symptoms and implications for nursing

Cliff Kilgore

Consultant practitioner integrated care/older people, Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust

12:25 PM - 12:45 PM

Communication techniques and distraction strategies

Dr Zena Aldridge.

Communication techniques and distraction strategies for people living with dementia who may become distressed. Dr Zena Aldridge. Social care nurse fellow, NIHR and independent dementia nurse consulta...

12:45 PM - 1:10 PM

Identifying and meeting the needs of people with dementia

Yvonne Manson

Head of dementia and lifestyle enhancement, Holmes Care Group

1:10 PM - 1:15 PM

Comfort break

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Making sure carers are involved and supported

Kerry Lyons

Consultant Admiral Nurse for frailty and physical health, Dementia UK

1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Q&A: Your questions answered by our expert panel

1:55 PM - 2:00 PM

Closing remarks

Lisa Berry

Editor of Nursing Older People and co-editor of Mental Health Practice, RCNi​

About this event

One in 11 people over the age of 65 has dementia. They can present with a range of additional unmet needs, but nurses who are not specialised in dementia care can feel ill-equipped to effectively support them.

Experts will give nurses working in all specialties the information they need to identify different types of dementia and advice on how to adapt their nursing practice. Nurse specialists will also offer practical strategies to enable you to give people and their carers support and holistic care.

The interactive panel discussion will consider the challenges the nursing team faces in supporting people with dementia and how they can ensure the best care is given.

Book now for only £25*
Your ticket includes access to expert advice, practical strategies, live Q&A with specialists and a participatory CPD certificate.

*Please note tickets are non refundable. In the event you are unable to attend, the webinar recording along with CPD certificate will be sent to you.

This webinar is supported by:

Nursing Older People is a practice-focused journal for nurses and other professionals working in gerontological care. Click here to find out more: https://rcni.com/nursing-older-people

Frequently asked questions

How many CPD hours does this event count for?

This webinar counts towards 2 hours of participatory CPD.

How can I ask the speakers a question?

There will be the opportunity to ask the speakers a question and engage with other delegates via the Q&A box during the event. If you like a question that another delegate has asked you will be able to upvote it – this will increase the likelihood if the question being answered.

I can no longer attend what should I do?

If you can no longer attend the event, please email eventsupport@rcni.com asap who will remove your place from the attendee list. Please note that tickets are non refundable.

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