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Upcoming Training Sessions

Culturally Appropriate approaches to dementia, at Dovercourt Surgery 3 Skye Edge Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 5FX, 8th April 2026 10-12, to book your place follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/culturally-appropriate-approaches-to-dementia-tickets-1977603077039?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Dementia Advice Service workshops are delivered by Enrichment for the Elderly in partnership with Age UK Sheffield for Dementia Advice Sheffield.

If the session is sold out and would like to be put on the waiting list or would have a topic that you would like us to cover in future dementia training then please get in touch with Grace: gracestead@enrichmentfortheelderly.org

Click the links below to find the latest dates for Dementia Stars training with Enrichment for the Elderly:

Bronze sessions - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bronze-dementia-stars-tickets-335396900157

After attending this person:
- recognises how dementia affects the brain
- understands the impact dementia can have on communication
- recognises the importance of changes in memory and how this can affect a person
- can see the changes they can make to support someone living with dementia

Silver sessions - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/silver-dementia-stars-tickets-335415415537

After attending this person:
- recognises the label of dementia and how it can affect someone
- understands the impact dementia has on the senses and how this will change how someone will interact with their environment
- understands the impact dementia may have on behaviour and how this might change our perception as professionals
- can see the changes they can make to support someone living with dementia

Gold sessions - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gold-dementia-stars-tickets-335419437567

After attending this person:
- readily implements understanding
- recognises the different types of dementia
- includes people living with dementia in decision-making and engagement, understanding how this can be implemented in your role
- can see the changes they can make to support someone living with dementia

Dementia Stars is delivered as a rolling programme, but dates aren't released more than 3 months in advance.  So check the links regularly for new dates.  

We are delivering more sessions in the community, face to face- if you would prefer to attend these sessions please email gracestead@enrichmentfortheelderly.org

 

Face to face dementia stars

To attend please book your place by clicking the link:

DAS Workshops

 

Feedback from the previous sessions

"All three courses have been excellent and informative." 

"Possibly the best I’ve attended in my 34 years with Sheffield City Council. I feel better equipped to understand and have a more person-centred approach when interacting with a person living with dementia.’

"Thought-provoking"

"Inspiring"

"I found it really useful to be put in the shoes of those experiencing dementia."