As we get older, we might need more care and attention from healthcare professionals who understand what it's like to grow old. Care and Support facilities are focused on giving the best care they can and that's why staff training on how to look after older people in a way that's friendly, empathetic, and really good quality is of such importance.
We get that it can be incredibly rewarding but also at times, incredibly challenging, to care for older aged people, but staff who are well trained make it look easy. They're trained in such a diverse range of areas. Their skills can range from how the body changes as people get older to how to communicate more effectively. They're also likely to be competently understanding and skilled around things like dementia care, falls prevention, and managing medications.

So, let's take a closer look at what knowledge and skills they could offer. Firstly as they'll understand how the body might change as it gets older, they can tell what to expect and how to take care of ourselves as we age. They'll know all about the changes to muscles and bones, heart and lungs, and everything else that can happen as people age.
It's a skill to learn how to communicate with you properly. We know that effective communication is really important for building a good relationship between people. They'll listen carefully to what someone has to say, and use body language and other communication techniques to help each person feel heard and understood. And if someone has suspected or actual issues like trouble hearing or seeing, they'll know how to support that person in a way that's specific to them and person centred.
For those struggling with dementia, they'll be skilled too. Staff are trained to understand the different stages of dementia, how to communicate with those living with dementia, and how to manage any behaviours of concern that might come up. You can trust that we'll take good care of those experiencing this incredibly complex condition.
Falls can be really dangerous for older aged people, so staff can be trained to help people stay safe. They'll check the environment to make sure there's nothing that could trip someone up, and they'll work with them to help them stay steady on their feet. They'll also be able to tell the person and their wider support, what to do if they do fall.
Skilled and diligent staff know how important medication is to some people prescribed them. They'll work to make sure they're taking the right dose at the right time, and they'll make sure they understand what their medication is for. They'll also be able to help them if they're having any side effects or other problems with their medication.
At Project M Training we're committed to giving people the best training experience possible. Our experienced team are trained to develop people, in a way that's friendly, empathetic, and really good quality. So, if you're looking for a training provider that understands why and how to develop person centred support, we're here right now to help.
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