Domiciliary Care
Helping the person with dementia to feel safe when you're in their home providing care and support
Overview
Providing care and support to a person in their own home presents with unique challenges if the person is living with dementia and doesn't know who you are. They may ask you to leave their home or decline your support. This training program helps you to navigate these experiences to help you to provide the care and support that the person needs.
Modules
Foundations of Dementia Care in Home Settings
Person-Centered Care for Home-Based Clients
Communication Skills for Domiciliary Care Workers
Understanding and Responding to Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
Partnering with Families in Home-Based Dementia Care
Health, Nutrition, and Daily Living Assistance in the Home
Safety, Risk Management, and Emergency Preparedness
Self-Care, Emotional Resilience, and Professional Boundaries