The Sheltered Housing Network

Supporting All Involved in The Provision of Sheltered and Supported Housing

General Information

This training will provide participants with essential knowledge of the skills required to offer the best professional approach to support people with dementia living in sheltered/supported housing.  It is applicable for those who are working in the sheltered/supported housing to develop their skills and understanding of their role in the provision of support and how to access support from other agencies. The course is also equally valuable for housing officers who wish to develop their understanding of dementia awareness, care support staff who work within a sheltered/supported housing environment and volunteers who support people with dementia.

A range of training methods will be used in delivering the course content. This will assist in ensuring effective input of course material. Participants will be encouraged to take an active part in each session.

Aims & Objectives Of The Course

The aim of the course is to look at the effects of mental health problems in old age and the way participants can address and cope with the issues of managing these situations.  Participants will develop their skills, attitudes and knowledge in the areas of:

Increasing a greater understanding of the differing types of Dementia

Awareness of different kinds of support available to people with dementia

Their role in the provision of service to people with dementia

Encouraging a multi-disciplinary and co-ordinated approach to working with dementia