About this course

This course aims to expand clinical and psychological knowledge and skills in assessing, supporting, and managing behavioural changes associated with the ageing process. It addresses complex behavioural challenges in older adults, including behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), polypharmacy, depression, suicide risk, guardianship, elder abuse, and carer support. Participants will learn practical strategies for advocacy, compassionate care, and safe management within gerontological nursing. 

Who should attend?

All nursing staff and allied health professionals who provide care and advice to patient, families and carers.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Describe strategies that enable advocacy for holistic wellbeing and autonomy in older people within gerontological care.
2. Recognise common behaviour and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) symptoms and their contributing factors.
3. Apply non-pharmacological strategies for managing behavioural challenges in older adults.
4. Recognise clinical signs of polypharmacy and actively engage in patient/carer education regarding safe use of medication and behavioural modifying medication regimes.
5. Recognise signs of depression and suicide risk in the aged population and outline appropriate intervention
6. Demonstrate approaches for supporting neurodivergent older persons in clinical settings    

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