Understanding Dementia (KEN26T045)
Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing
- Start date: Friday, 18 September 2026
- End date: Friday, 23 October 2026
- Number of weeks: 6
- Time: 13:00 - 15:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Stonecross Manor Hotel, Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 5HP
- Tutor: Julie Smith
- Free Course
As this offering has now started, contact your local centre using the details below before enrolling online.
About the course
In this short course you will find out about different forms of dementia, how to communicate to people with dementia, how to take care of yourself and the changes in the brain that occur when someone is suffering with dementia.
How the course will be delivered
This course will be delivered face to face by our wonderful tutor Julie.
What you'll need to bring
You should bring a pen and a notebook to each session.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements, just a desire to learn more about dementia.
Additional transferable skills:
empathetic communication, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, patience and resilience
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Contact us
Centre: Kendal Adult Learning
Contact number: 01539 713257
Email address: kendaladultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk