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Ryde TAFE is offering a 2-day course for those caring for people with dementia. In this course participants will learn: • Key features of dementia that make horticultural therapy relevant • The benefits of gardens and gardening as therapy for people living with dementia • Designing to create suitable and supportive environments • Planning a program of therapeutic activities using plants • Setting client appropriate goals and evaluation for People with Dementia Attention will be given to the specific needs for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) communities, and carers. This course has been developed by the Horticultural Therapy Society of NSW, in conjunction with Alzheimer’s Australia NSW, Carers-NSW and the Occupational Therapy Association of NSW. It is suitable for managers, occupational therapists, diversional therapists, physiotherapists, recreation staff, carers - - - anyone who wants the best outcomes in caring for people living with dementia. Upon completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from TAFE NSW Date: October 7 & 8—2010 Time: 9.00 am—4.30 pm Venue: Telopea Centre, Ryde Campus of TAFE Cost: $285.00 Enrolments call: Joanne on 94486330 For further information: Contact the Horticultural Therapy Society of NSW: Phone – (02) 9448.6392 Email - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |