Welcome to the Dementia STARs facilitator's kit for Module 2: Senses and Dementia

In this guide you will find all the resources you need to run an engaging 45-60 minute introductory session on using sensory approaches help reduce distress and enrich the day-to-day life of people living with dementia.

This kit has three parts

- a facilitator's guide to download

- a PowerPoint presentation to download

- an optional webinar presentation to watch online to familiarise yourself with the content.

Senses and Dementia Facilitator's guide

The guide includes 

  • detailed facilitator's notes for running the session
  • a summary handout 
  • an evaluation form
  • a further reading hand-out
  • and a certificate of attendance.

Download the guide

Pain and Dementia PowerPoint slides
  • This file contains a PowerPoint Presentation to complement your teaching.
  • The presentation includes two embedded 3-minute videos of "guest speakers".
  • Because this is a large file it may take a few minutes for you to download it.
Pain and Dementia Video Presentation

This 25-minute webinar covers the taught content of the session, without the interactive activities.

  • You may like to watch the video to familiarise yourself with the content.
  • If a learner misses the session you facilitate, you can ask them to watch the video version to catch up. 

View the webinar