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NICOLE LEE
Practical Workshops Project Leader

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

Dementia Care MASOC CARE

"Part 1: Normal Ageing Vs Not Normal Ageing"   
16 April 2022
  By Dr. Cecilia Chan & Nicole Lee

In this workshop, participants learned...​

 

  • The differences between “normal ageing” vs “not normal” ageing

  • The five sensory input and processing systems

  • The impact of the changes of sensory awareness and processing as dementia progresses ​

Dementia Care MASOC CARE

"Part 2: Positive Approach to Care Partnering Techniques" 
 28 May 2022
  By Dr. Cecilia Chan & Nicole Lee

In this workshop, participants learned...​

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  • How to apply the Positive Physical Approach and Hand under Hand technique

  • The importance of "doing with", not "doing to"

  • Ways to help the person living with dementia feel valued and important

Dementia Care MASOC CARE

"Part 3: Understanding Brain Changes and using skills that make a difference"   9 July 2022
  By Dr. Cecilia Chan & Nicole Lee

In this workshop, participants learned...​

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  • Develop understanding of the different stages of dementia

  • Develop ability to have a supportive communication with the person living with dementia

  • Learn to recognize and respond to unmet needs that lead to distress

WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS

Dementia Care MASOC CARE

"Engagement & Activities in the Dementia World"   29 March 2022
  By Dr. Cecilia Chan & Nicole Lee

  • Connect, build rapport, create a positive relationship before engaging

  • Knowing leads to understanding (Get to know the person, each person is different!)

  • Being productive: Activities that make them feel valued & appreciated

  • Leisure: Activities we do because we enjoy them / enjoying with others

  • Self care: Body, mind, home, food, resources

  • Rest & Restoration: Activities we do to re-energise ourselves, doesn’t end with sleep!

  • Create a flow & then slow down

  • Encourage an emotional connection

  • ...and many more!

Dementia Care MASOC CARE

"Positive Approach in Dementia Care"   28 February 2022
  By Dr. Cecilia Chan

  • Behaviour is the illness, not the person

  • The negative remarks of dementia, labelling them as sufferer, uncooperative, difficult etc

  • Care partners vs Caregivers, dementia care is not a one-way street, but a relationship.

  • Do NOT focus on their wrongs, or treat them like children, or use baby talk.

  • Respond rather than react, always seek to understand first.

  • Using the Hand under Hand technique, which offers connection and allows us to “do with” instead of “do to” them.

  • Be a Care-partner, not a martyr.

  • ...and many more!

Dementia Care MASOC CARE

"Let's Have A Dementia-Friendly CNY"   22 January 2022
  By Dr. Cecilia Chan

  • Keeping it simple & familiar

  • Getting everyone involved by communicating beforehand

  • Creating a quiet place for them to rest and avoid triggers

  • Bringing back old memories such as their favourite stories and photos

  • Being mindful of food by using small portions and contrasting colours

  • Being flexible: Be prepared to change your plans

  • Planning ahead

  • …and many more!

Dementia Care MASOC CARE

"HEYYY! Why are you eating my food?!"   11 December 2021
  By Dr. Cecilia Chan

  • Dementia is NOT a mental illness…it is a brain disease.

  • People living with dementia suffer from binocular / monocular vision.

  • Don’t startle them or make any sudden movements from the back as they will get shocked and react.

  • Before assisting them, make sure you establish rapport; it’s all about relationship!

  • Use the “HAND UNDERHAND TECHNIQUE” to help them eat their food. Do not force feed!

  • It’s important as informal / formal caregivers, that we give them social space and allow them to take their time.

  • Do not resort to purely medication or restraining approaches.

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