Meaningful Activities: The Core of Care in Dementia

Name: Meaningful Activities: The Core of Care in Dementia - The OT Link
Price: 550.00 ZAR
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Course Overview

4 CEUs

This course is a reload of the 2023 Coffee Club Presentation which included two presentations.

Video Presentation – 3 CEUs

3 Hours.

This course will review:

Importance of meaningful, person-centred activity in the context of the Aged.
Activities related to the main aims of care and client needs in Geriatrics
Activity Programming in Care Facilities
Activity Selection relating to the clients needs and presentation at each stage in the progression of Dementia.

Recorded Case study and Q&A Webinar – 1 CEU

1 Hour.

This is a recording of the Zoom Case Study and Q&A session in which Sylvia presents a case and hosts discussion of suitable activities and treatment focus through the stages of the client’s Dementia. Discussion and questions enrich this session.

This course will expire on 31 December 2026.

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R550.00

Description

Description

The OT Link is excited to bring you this On Demand Couch CPD of the Coffee Club with Sylvia Birkhead.

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 in 2026 by the OT Professional Body in the Advanced Band of the Geriatrics Taxonomy and can be used to submit in your portfolio for your personal accreditation with the Professional Body.

Ratings and Reviews

4.6

Avg. Rating

5 Ratings

What's your experience? We'd love to know!

Semona Diener

Posted 3 months ago

Practical and interesting

Great overview and Sylvia makes it personal and practical with her experience and knowledge in the field.

JENNY VERKERK

Posted 10 months ago

An excellent and informative course

all aspects of dementia were outlined and explained. very encourging

Fiona Anne Nichol

Posted 1 year ago

Great activity Ideas

Great activity ideas

Danielle Marx

Posted 1 year ago

Practical Ideas for Activities for People Living with Dementia.

Wide variety of practical ideas for activities to use for people living with Dementia presented by a very knowledgeable speaker sharing a wealth of experience. Great discussions around person-centered care and the value of OT at all stages of the Dementia journey, both for people living with Dementia and for their loved ones and caregivers.

marshalloccupationaltherapy

Posted 2 years ago

Meaningful activities in dementia care

I enjoyed the content and the reminder for person-centred care, honouring the senses, a team approach.

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