This interactive workshop will assist health professionals to maximise quality of life for people living with dementia by taking a comprehensive and holistic view of behaviour. The workshop is guided by three principal themes: to assist practitioners to recognise the person’s story and strengths, and to reflect on themselves within the relationship with those they are supporting, and in the wider context of their workplace.

On completion of this workshop you should be able to: - describe the needs of people living with dementia exhibiting responsive behaviours - describe a number of models of behaviour, with a focus on those used in the provision of dementia care - apply concept mapping to the provision of care for people living with dementia - evaluate the factors which contribute to behaviour such as pain, medication, delirium and the social environment - synthesise person centred approaches to caring for people with dementia.

Person-centred care, Responsive Behaviours,

Residential Aged Care, Community Care, Acute Care,