Dementia Practice Series: Ageing, Frailty and Dementia

The Dementia Practice Continuing Professional Development (CPD) series from the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice (ASCPP) at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) provide focused, practice-based learning for professionals working across health, social care, workplaces, and community settings.

Delivered as live online half-day sessions, these interactive courses equip participants with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to support people living with dementia and those who care for them. These sessions can contribute to CPD, revalidation (NMC, HCPC) and the achievement of professional objectives.

Sessions combine evidence-informed teaching, case studies, group discussion, and practical exercises, enabling participants to deepen their understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals, families, workplaces, and society.

Key topics include:

• Trauma-informed approaches to practice and care
• Ageing, Frailty and Dementia
• Care Empathia – Dementia Skills 

A fourth session will be developed based upon participant feedback.

These sessions are designed for professionals across health and social care, HR and organisational leadership, community services, and informal caregiving roles, supporting the delivery of person-centred, compassionate, and evidence-informed care and support.

Upon completion, individuals will receive a Certification of Participation. 

 

Funding

Places on these sessions are available at no cost to participants, made possible through the generous charitable contribution of Sylvia Aitken Charitable Trust, The Barrack Charitable Trust and J Macdonald Menzies Charitable Trust. This support enables the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice at UWS to provide accessible professional learning opportunities in dementia care and practice.

 

Ageing, Frailty and Dementia

Ageing, frailty, and dementia present complex and interconnected challenges for health and social care systems.

This session explores how these conditions interact and how practitioners can develop evidence-informed approaches to care that address physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs.

Using case studies and recent research, participants will critically examine current care practices and explore strategies for improving support for older adults experiencing frailty and cognitive decline.

The session highlights the importance of integrated, compassionate care that promotes dignity, well-being, and quality of life.

 

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for those individuals who are aspiring to or are currently working in sectors across health and social care.

 

What you will learn

Participants will:

• Explore the interrelationship between ageing, frailty, and dementia and their impact on individuals’ health and wellbeing.
• Explore current evidence-based practices in health and social care across ageing, frailty, and dementia.
• Identify opportunities to lead and support sustainable, person-centred improvements in the care for older adults

 

How you will learn

Delivered as a live, 3-hour online session, this course combines short presentations with interactive discussion, case studies, and group activities. The format encourages participants to reflect on their own professional context and develop practical approaches they can apply. 

This session will take place on Wednesday 2^nd September, 9.30am-12.30pm.

 

Course presenter

Bryan Mitchell is a Lecturer at UWS, specialising in ageing, frailty, and dementia care. He holds a PhD in dementia research and has extensive experience in complementary approaches to supporting people in later stages of dementia. Bryan leads the MSc Ageing and Frailty (with Dementia) programme and is committed to advancing evidence-based, person-centred care. His work focuses on enhancing compassionate practice and improving the quality of life for older adults through education, research, and innovation.