Life Story Dementia Training

Venue: Cartrefi Cymru, Brecon Time: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm Aim Life Story Work is a tool to enhance the care provided to older people, particularly those with dementia. The benefits for individuals, families/friends and for staff providing care include improving understanding of the individual, promoting relationships and facilitating delivery of person-centred care. However despite increased emphasis on using life story work to support care delivery, there are often difficulties in implementation. Key Learning Outcomes What is Life Story Work? A range of life story tools are considered Tips offered for gathering life story information The importance of leadership, facilitation and developing positive cultures, to ensure implementation Understand the importance of the continuous use of the individuals life storyFor further information and to book your place please email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333