Sensory Input and Creative Ability through the Stages of Dementia

Sensory Input and Creative Ability through the Stages of Dementia

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BACK by POPULAR DEMAND. The OT Link is excited to bring this Coffee Club back as a COUCH CPD.

Video Presentation

Online, 3 module,  Video course with MCQS to test content viewed in each presentation.  

Modules:

  1. Dementia and staging
  2. Sensory stimulation linked to stages of Dementia
  3. Linking stages of Dementia, Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability and sensory input to tailor intervention.

This course will review

  1. The stages of dementia and explore the needs at each stage.
  2. The Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability and how it relates to assessment and intervention at the different stages of Dementia.
  3. The sensory systems and the effect of aging and Dementia on Sensory Processing.
  4. The role of sensory stimulation and multisensory rooms in the management of cognitive, behavioural and psychological symptoms of Dementia.
  5. Different, developmentally graded, sensory programmes that have been developed by OTs to address the sensory needs at each stage of dementia/level of Creative Ability. to improve or maintain function and quality of life
  6. A multitude of sensory based activities (active and passive) that can be used in Dementia Care at different stages and levels of function.
This course will expire on 31 December 2026.
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R600.00

Description

The OT Link is excited to bring back this Coffee Club with Sylvia Birkhead as a Couch CPD.

Sylvia Birkhead (M.OT) has over 40 years of experience as an occupational therapist. She has consulted to many NGOs (MS Society, Headway, Parkinson’s Association, Stroke Aid, and many more), worked clinically, lectured at WITS, provided training to professionals, care workers and the general public.  In the last 10 years, Sylvia has specialised in gerontology and geriatric care, incorporating sensory stimulation into practice. Sylvia has published chapters in various books, articles in SAJOT and Focus, The Child magazine, Discovery Health newsletter, Rolling Inspiration and various other publications. She was awarded the Albie Sachs award in 2004.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE OT PROFESSIONAL BODY, ON THE ADVANCED BAND OF THE GERIATRICS TAXONOMY.
YOUR COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE CAN BE SUBMITTED IN YOUR PORTFOLIO TOWARDS PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL BODY ACCREDITATION.

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Nikita Geldenhuys
Posted 3 months ago
Interesting and thought provoking

I enjoyed the overall learning experience

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Semona Diener
Posted 3 months ago
Interesting, practical and easy to follow.

Thank you for the interesting course. I find it interesting how Sylvia incorporates different theories into practice. I feel excited to use these ideas and principles in my groups.

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JENNY VERKERK
Posted 10 months ago
An excellent and informative course

A course that is informative and can be practically used bearing in mind the theory and practice of OT

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Carole Pretorius
Posted 11 months ago
An important field of my interest

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Fiona Anne Nichol
Posted 1 year ago
Lovely sensory ideas

Great ideas for working with dementia clients. Would have liked more visual slides as difficult listening to one voice for such a long time without any visual support to encourage focus.

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Marinette Louw
Posted 1 year ago
Insightful and inspiring

Enjoyed the link between creative ability and sensory input. An inspiring course when working with dementia patients.

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Savera Singh
Posted 1 year ago
Worthwhile

Excellent information in understanding Dementia and how to support persons affected

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Simoné Botha
Posted 1 year ago
One sense at a time

I really appreciated the examples of sensory activities

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Liana van Heerden
Posted 2 years ago
Very practical examples

I found the course very informative and are looking forward to exploring the other authers and references that were provided. Visuals were interesting and applied well. I again realised the need for more Occupational Therapists in the field of geriatrics!

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