Bright Care Training Academy for Families
Course
We understand that caring for an ageing loved one comes with challenges you may not feel equipped to deal with. That is why we offer our expert training courses free of charge to families of Bright Care clients. These training courses are designed to empower families with the confidence and practical skills necessary to fully support elderly loved ones alongside our care team.
Learn more about the Bright Care Academy for families.
Bright Care Training Academy for Families Courses
Expert training for families on moving and handling, medication management, and Dementia awareness so you can support your elderly loved one with confidence.
Course
Moving and Handling Training
Families Course
This one day course focuses on teaching safe techniques for assisting older people with mobility. This is a hands-on course and covers every-day activities like getting in and out of bed, moving from sitting to standing and walking. Participants get to use equipment like hoists, slide sheets or walking aids. As well as the practical aspects of moving and handling, we also look at assessing risks, maintaining dignity and independence.
Moving and Handling Training courses take place regularly at our Cranleigh and Perthshire branches and are open to families of Bright Care clients.
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Medication Management Training
Families Course
This two hour course focuses on ensuring medicines are used safely. It covers understanding different types of medication, correct dosages, timings and administration as well as how to read and follow prescriptions or care plans. The training also covers safe storage, accurate record-keeping and recognising the potential side effects or adverse reactions and how to deal with them.
Medication Management Training courses take place regularly online and are open to families of Bright Care clients.
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Dementia Awareness Training
Families Course
This one day course looks at the natural progression of Dementia including common symptoms like memory loss, confusion and changes in behaviour. It covers effective communication techniques, promoting dignity and person-centred care and highlights strategies for managing challenging behaviours and creating a supportive home environment. There is also a practical element to this training course where participants use specialist goggles to simulate what it is like to live with Dementia.
Dementia Awareness Training courses take place regularly at our Cranleigh and Perthshire branches and are open to families of Bright Care clients.
Book a Course
How to book a training course
If you are interested in attending any of our training courses, speak to your Care Manager who will be able to give you more information.
Elderly care training for families FAQs
Get quick answers about our professional care training, course structure, and booking.
Where do the Bright Care Training Academy for Families courses run?
The Bright Care Training Academy courses run regularly in our Cranleigh and Perthshire branches. Our Medication Management Training takes place online.
What training courses are available at the Bright Care Training Academy for Families?
The Bright Care Training Academy for Families offers courses in Moving and Handling, Medication Management and Dementia Awareness.
How much do the Bright Care Training Academy for Families courses cost?
The Bright Care Training Academy for Families courses are open to all families of Bright Care clients and are free of charge.
”I spoke with my Care Manager about getting some additional help so I could better support my mum with her dementia. I really appreciated the offer and opportunity to join Bright Care’s dementia training day in Perth.
Although I had read a lot about the condition, the training helped me understand the wider issues, particularly focussed on behaviours and how one might respond and care for someone with dementia. As a group we were encouraged to look at the condition from the perspective of the person with dementia and adapt our responses and care with that in mind. It really made me rethink the way I do respond, particularly in moments of conflict or tension. My take away was to be more patient!
I came away from the day with an increased confidence in Bright Care thanks to the professional way they train their staff and in the positive attitude of those I met there as well as those caring for my mother.
Pauline Smithdaughter of a Glasgow client
