Dementia and Delirium Tier 2 (Manchester)

Event Information

The day will consist of presentations by Macmillan Nurse Consultant Lorraine Burgess in the morning followed by a virtual dementia tour provided by X Experience.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and recognise how a diagnosis of dementia and delirium assessment, treatment and care impacts on those with the condition, their families and those caring for them.

• Identify the early symptoms of dementia and delirium thus improving their knowledge and skills on how to care for patients with the conditions

• Highlight the ethical implications of dementia and cancer on treatment and care in an oncology setting

• Discuss how person-centred care and using knowledge of the person will improve their well-being

• Highlight how factors such as the environment and communication may impact on a persons behaviour

• Identify the impact of caring on families and the importance of supporting and involving them in discussions around the treatment and care

• Discuss the importance of Advance Care plans and lasting power of attorneys in planning future care and treatment

Further information

Email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk or call 0161 918 2445