Course Duration:
30 minutes
Target Audience:
Activity Providers, Care Workers, Senior Care Staff, and Dementia Care Practitioners
Course Description
This Advanced Practice Course explores the scientific foundations and therapeutic benefits of reminiscence in dementia care. Grounded in neuroscience and person-centred practice, learners will gain a deeper understanding of how reminiscing supports cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, and social connection for individuals living with dementia. The course provides evidence-based guidance on how to use music, photos, sensory prompts, and conversation to design effective and meaningful reminiscence activities that enhance quality of life.
This course can also be purchased as one module in a larger 10 module course titled NAPA Advanced Practice Course - Reminiscence in Dementia Care and Activity Provision for £99.99, please visit the course store to view and purchase.
Course Aim
To equip Activity Providers and care staff with the knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver evidence-informed, reminiscence-based activities that promote cognitive, emotional, and social wellbeing for individuals living with dementia.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Explain the neurological and psychological basis of reminiscence and its impact on memory recall in dementia care.
- Describe the emotional and social benefits of reminiscence-based activities for individuals and their families.
- Apply person-centred strategies to create reminiscence sessions that are sensitive, inclusive, and tailored to individuals’ life experience.
NAPA Handouts
To support your learning this course includes a NAPA handout. This is available to download while you are completing the course, it will not be available after course completion.
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 your certificate.
Cost
£14.99
Once purchased this course will be available for 30 days.
