A day in the life: mealtime experience
Dementia can dramatically impact on a person’s everyday activities as the disease progresses. This immersive workshop delivered onsite challenges participants to see mealtime through the eyes of a person living with dementia. Utilising virtual reality and avatar technology your team will explore how food, environment and support can greatly influence the dining experience.
Suitable for: Aged care, Allied health, Disability care, Home and community care, Hospitals, Retirement living, Dieticians, Disability care staff, Diversional therapists, Facility managers/coordinators, Lifestyle officers, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered nurses, Residential care workers, Speech therapists
Course type: Communication, empathy and engagement
Duration: Three hours
Delivery mode: Face-to-face
Location: All states and territories
Program benefits
- Staff explore ways to improve and optimise nutrition and hydration for people living with dementia.
- Your workforce feels encouraged to apply creative strategies for planning, preparing and delivering quality mealtime experiences.
- People living with dementia feel supported to enjoy their mealtime experience.
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