Description
A 112 page training package which aims to improve the quality of care of residents with dementia in nursing homes and hostels. The package is based on the TECH (task, environment, communication and health status) checklist which helps staff understand factors contributing to challenging behaviours and suggests strategies for dealing with these behaviours. The training package includes: background information on dementia; detailed guides to implementing the TECH approach; simple lesson plans and handouts which can be used for inservice training.

Ordering Procedure
Price: $49.50, including GST. Fee postage within Australia
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To view an extract from the "TECH Approach to Dementia Care" training package, which includes the Content Listing and the Introduction Section, click here
- the extract is a pdf file of approximately 112Kb.

Other Training Manuals
For details about other available Training Manuals, use the links below or the side menu.

• Getting in touch
• Putting your best foot forward
• Beyond crowd control
• Swallowing on a plate
• Cultural diversity and dementia