Namaste Care is a structured intervention for persons living with advanced dementia, which incorporates sensory intervention, social contact and environmental modification. It aims to honour each person for their unique personhood, nurturing the individual spirit with meaningful activities and a loving touch approach, within a calm and home-like environment.

Studies have found that Namaste Care results in decreased pain, more interaction between service users with staff and family members, and increased job satisfaction with staff (Manzar and Volicer, 2015).

​This blended learning course introduces learners to Namaste Care. Through a combination of self-paced e-learning and immersive classroom sessions, learners will gain both the theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to implement Namaste Care in their care settings.

​The classroom training includes exposure to a real-life Namaste Care environment and opportunities for hands-on practice in planning and delivering sessions with Persons Living with Dementia (PLWD). The classroom training will be conducted a New Horizon Centre Bukit Batok, a dementia daycare centre operated by Dementia Singapore.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to develop and tailor Namaste Care sessions to meet the unique needs of their clients, and to plan the implementation of a Namaste Care programme within their organization. ​

Learning outcomes:

• ​Describe concept of Person-Centred Care and unmet needs
• ​Apply Person-Centred Care in Activities of Daily Living
• ​Plan activities for Persons Living with Moderate to Advanced Dementia
• ​Describe the principles and benefits of Namaste Care
• ​Explain the delivery of Namaste Care with the use of Touch and Meaningful Activities
• ​Apply sensory stimulation in planning meaningful activities and creating a Namaste Care Space
• ​Develop plan to implement Namaste Care Programme in own setting
• ​Apply massage techniques in Namaste Care.
• ​Plan a Namaste Care session.
• ​Conduct a Namaste Care session.​

Course Content

This is a blended course. Learners are strongly encouraged to set aside adequate time to complete self-paced e-learning modules before attending classroom training sessions to fully appreciate the learning activities in class

Assessment

At the end of the course, learners are required to submit a written assignment and attend a physical practical performance.

SNB-CPE points will be awarded.

Who Should Attend

Allied health professionals, nurses, programme coordinators/ executives and social workers who intend to plan and train their staff to implement Namaste Care programme in their settings. Learners are expected to have prior basic knowledge of dementia care.

Competency Mapping (DCCF) :

• Apply Person-Centred Care at work
• Support the Well-being of Persons with Dementia
• Minimise the Impact of Behaviours of Concern
• Maintain the Dignity, Skill and Health of Persons with Dementia
• Assist Caregivers to Support Persons with Dementia

Trainer

Ms Joycelyn Lim is a Senior Occupational Therapist with Dementia Singapore. She supports the identification and evaluation of client needs and develops individualized care plans. At DSG, she assesses clients exhibiting behaviours of concern and collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to implement appropriate person-centered strategies for managing these behaviors.

In addition to her clinical practice, Ms. Joycelyn conducts training sessions for caregivers on managing client care. She also provides training for therapy assistants and healthcare assistants to enhance their knowledge and performance.

Additional Information:

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For any questions about the course, please email Sindy at academy@dementia.org.sg