First stop for South Eastern Health Trust’s dementia experience bus
The training is a scientifically proven method of helping others understand what people with Dementia experience every day and provides ‘a window into their world’.
Those undertaking the training experience at first hand the physical and mental challenges facing those with Dementia, with even the most simplistic of tasks becoming arduous and deflating.
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Hide AdThe Trust is delighted to be hosting the Virtual Dementia Tour Bus for the fourth time in four years, having now provided this training experience for over 2000 people. Participants have included frontline staff and family carers, ambulance, fire service staff, PSNI and prison services amongst many others.
Nicki Patterson, Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Nursing, Older People & Primary Care (South Eastern HSC Trust) said: “The feedback we have received from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Those that have undertaken the training have said that it was the best they have experienced and it provided them with an insight into the experience of Dementia. They now feel better informed to be able to provide the high quality care for patients with Dementia when needed.”
Deirdre Lewis, Nurse Consultant, (South Eastern HSC Trust) added: “We are delighted to be able to host the Virtual Dementia Tour at Stormont. This experiential training is continuing to have a huge impact to everyone who attends, with participants recognising that simply having Dementia ‘enabling’ environments and a supportive approach with a smile, can make a huge difference to the lives of people living with Dementia in our communities.“