Module 8 - Experiential Training Introduction
We are now going to show you a live video of some of the experiential training that is completed by care staff during the professional course. In a moment, we are going to join the class and you will follow practical elements. The practical elements of the course have been designed to take away the delegates' ability to speak, see, hear and eventually move their bodies. This will show you that when we take away their abilities to communicate, that you would normally, then your healthy brain will take over and you will find new ways. I want you to look for different things, firstly the way that people find different ways to communicate each time we take away their natural abilities, listen for the raised voices, watch for different emotions such as frustration, fear, anxiety, lack of trust and so on, listen for involuntary noises they may make and look at the body language.
Experiential Training in Dementia Care: Practical Elements
Introduction to Experiential Training
Overview of practical elements in professional dementia care courses.
- Experience live video demonstrations of experiential training.
- Engage in practical activities to understand challenges faced by care staff.
Key Learning Objectives
Understanding the impact of sensory deprivation on communication.
- Participants lose ability to speak, see, hear, and move to simulate dementia symptoms.
- Observe how the brain adapts to find new ways of communication.
Observations During Training
What to watch for during experiential sessions.
- Notice different communication methods emerging.
- Identify emotions such as frustration, fear, anxiety, and lack of trust.
- Listen for involuntary noises and observe body language cues.