Course Duration:

3-5 hours (self-paced)

Target Audience:

Activity Providers, Care Workers, Senior Care Staff, and Dementia Care Practitioners

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of dementia care and prior completion of foundation-level training

Course Description

This advanced eLearning course builds on the foundational principles of dementia care to focus on the design and delivery of reminiscence-based activities within dementia care and activity provision. Rooted in Tom Kitwood’s person-centred approach, the course equips learners with the skills to create and facilitate meaningful reminiscence experiences that support emotional wellbeing, cognitive function, and social connection. Learners will also develop advanced communication skills essential for engaging effectively and compassionately with individuals living with dementia.

Course Aim

To empower learners with advanced knowledge and practical skills to design, adapt, and deliver person-centred reminiscence activities and communicate effectively with individuals living with dementia to enhance overall quality of life.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain Tom Kitwood’s person-centred approach and its application to reminiscence-based activities in dementia care.
• Design, adapt, and integrate a variety of reminiscence activities that meet the diverse needs of individuals living with dementia.
• Demonstrate advanced communication skills to engage meaningfully with individuals, families, and the care team, enhancing trust, participation, and emotional wellbeing

Course Modules

Module 1: The Person-Centred Approach to Reminiscence in Dementia Care

Module 2: The Science and Benefits of Reminiscence

Module 3: Designing Meaningful Reminiscence Activities

Module 4: Types of Reminiscence Activities in Dementia Care

Module 5: Adapting Reminiscence for Diverse Needs and Abilities

Module 6: Integrating Reminiscence into Daily Activity Provision

Module 7: Advanced Communication Skills in Reminiscence Work

Module 8: Engaging Families and Volunteers in Reminiscence Activities

Module 9: Evaluating Reminiscence Activities and Continuous Improvement

Module 10: Action Planning and Professional Development

There is a knowledge check at the end of each module.

Assessment and Certification

At the end of the course, learners will complete a final assessment comprising multiple-choice questions and scenario-based tasks. A minimum 80% pass rate is required to successfully complete the course and receive the NAPA Advanced Practice Certificate in Reminiscence in Dementia Care and Activity Provision.

Key Takeaways

✔ Reminiscence-based activities are essential for enhancing identity, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life in dementia care.

✔ A person-centred approach ensures that reminiscence activities are meaningful, respectful, and tailored to individual needs.

✔ Advanced communication skills foster trust, engagement, and positive relationships with individuals living with dementia.

✔ Reflective practice and continuous evaluation strengthen confidence and effectiveness in activity provision.

Resources: 

NAPA Advanced Practice Course: Reminiscence in Dementia Care & Activity Provision Handout - Please note this resource is only available to download whilst completing this course so if you wish to download this resource please do so before completing this course.