Course Overview
On this course, healthcare professionals will learn evidence-based early intervention strategies to help people with dementia achieve meaningful goals and make the most of their cognitive abilities. These rehabilitative approaches also support individuals in maintaining their independence for as long as possible.
Participants will learn to assess needs, set achievable goals, and create tailored interventions, from practical memory strategies to environmental supports. Through case studies, live demonstrations, and reflective discussion, attendees will see how small, structured changes can make a meaningful difference.
By the end of the day, participants will have a solid understanding of Cognitive Rehabilitation principles and the practical tools needed to help people with dementia live with greater independence, dignity, and engagement.
About the Topic
Cognitive rehabilitation (CR) is a personalised, therapeutic approach which helps individuals with early-stage dementia achieve meaningful goals. CR focuses on maintaining everyday functioning and reducing “excess disability” by addressing the specific barriers a person faces in their daily life.
Intended Audience
Who is it for?
This course is designed for those who cares for individuals in the early stages of cognitive decline in a paid or voluntary role. Previous participants include healthcare workers from all care settings, activity coordinators and carers.
Your Learning Journey
Learning Objectives
- To understand the background and the research evidence supporting cognitive rehabilitation for people with dementia.
- To gain knowledge of the guiding principles of Cognitive Rehabilitation and how to incorporate these into your work
- To practice in recall strategies (used to improve the ability to retrieve information from memory) and to develop intervention plans
- To understand case examples and to evaluate sample interventions
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence & Research
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Delivery Format
Delivered online or inhouse on request.
Certification / Accreditation
Those who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.
About the tutor
Dr. Michelle Kelly
This course is taught and facilitated by Dr. Michelle Kelly, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the National College of Ireland with over 30 publications on topics within the fields of cognitive health, cognitive rehabilitation, dementia, RFT, ADHD and Autism. She has a doctorate in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Therapy from Maynooth University and completed her post-doc as an Early Intervention Coordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (2014).
Her cognitive rehabilitation manual explores her research and development of evidence-based Cognitive Rehabilitation (CR) and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for people with mild-moderate dementia.
You can view read publications here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michelle-Kelly
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Join our dementia care training courses and gain practical, evidence-based tools you can apply right away. Limited spaces available — reserve your place today and make a meaningful impact in care and connection. If you have any queries about any course, email admin@engagingdementia.ie or call +353 1 260 8138.
