Option 2: Live training at your PC via skype™ (called Learning Space™)Go Straight To Learning Space™ via skype™
Option 3: Distance Learning Packages (teaching materials posted to you)Go Straight To Distance Learning Packages™
Upcoming training and special events, Sydney:
Sound for Health™ and Multisensory Health™ |Training Days| 17th & 26th August 2010
After great feedback with the introduction of these training programs in Feb this year, we are running them again in August. Suitable for Diversional Therapists, RAO, Nursing Care Staff, Nurse Educators and Trainers as well as Complementary Therapists, Pastoral carers and anyone interested in working with sound and multisensory therapies. Your training experience with us includes quality demonstrations and "how to" practical sessions, delicious snacks and refreshments and opportunities for participants to sample the sensory experiences for themselves.
Sensory Enrichment Therapeutic Training – a unique opportunity, limited vacancies.
Sensory-based activities and therapy for residents with high care needs including dementia, isolated, bed-confined, palliative care and those unable to access many other activity programs within aged care or adult residential care.
Sound for Health™ - Topics include:
• Hearing, dementia and the ageing process effect on the senses
• Identifying sensory deprivation and environmental noise factors
• Creating healthy sound activities and a Sound for Health™ therapy for residents
• Planning, observations and accurate documentation
• Includes Training Kit materials: Sensory audio CD for programs with residents, training manual, laminated activity sign, sturdy case file and certificate on completion of this training.
Tues 17th August 2010 10-3pm Sound for Health™ Venue: Macquarie Business Training Centre, Level 1, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood 2067 (nr Chatswood train station -map & how to get there will be provided)
Multisensory Health™ - Topics include:
• Overview of the senses, sensory deprivation and sensory overload within aged care/adult care environments
• Creating multisensory activities and a Multisensory Health™ therapy for residents
• Techniques for working with people with very low-level responses/non-responsive
• Planning, observations and accurate documentation
• Includes Training Kit materials: ambient sensory DVD for programs with residents, training manual, sturdy case file and certificate on completion of this training.
For full and comprehensive training in both sound and multisensory therapies please attend both training dates.
Thurs 26th Aug 2010 10-3pm Multisensory Health™ Venue: Macquarie Business Training Centre, Level 1, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood 2067
Payment can be made here online via credit card/PayPal or you can send us a cheque/money order or make a direct deposit. Please read the pdf document below for info and your booking form:
Training booking form & info - Sound for Health™ & Multisensory Health™
Our contact details for bookings and enquiries: info@futureagecare.com
Ph 02 9877 5208 fx: 02 8580 4821
Option 1: Training onsite -
Multisensory Health™ and Sound for Health™
New for 2010: specific therapy training in multisensory enrichment and sound - for Diversional Therapists, Allied Health Support Staff and Complementary Therapists.
Sound for Health™ is a unique healthcare therapy created by FutureAgeCare. This therapy is centred on the application of therapeutic sound, audio effects and music to help enhance a client’s wellbeing and provide meaningful life engagement. FutureAge Care provides Sound for Health™ programs for a range of clients with unique needs, such as traumatic brain injury, adults with a multiple disability diagnosis, sensory impairment and advanced dementia.
Sound for Health™ utilises sounds, frequencies, timbre, music, vibration and rhythm as a 30-minute person centred therapy.
Therapies are responsive to the client’s current needs rather than a set program that is pre-planned prior to the visit. Sound for Health™ treatments can be held at the bedside, in a quiet area or sensory room and are sensitive to the immediate environment and any organisational requirements. Sound for Health™ treatments include a written post-evaluation to assist in person-centred knowledge of the client. The therapy can be held regularly or as an occasional healthcare treat for the recipient. Treatments can also be provided to explore a client’s cognitive responses, with written consultancy provided post-therapy.
Multisensory Health™ is a sensory enrichment therapy that incorporates the basic elements of Sound for Health™, plus the application of sensory aids and stimuli for a full multisensory experience. This program is suitable for therapeutic interaction with clients with very low-level responses; advanced dementia; adults with very high care needs; sensory impairment and palliative care. This therapy can assist with sensory deprivation and social isolation, helping to increase the body’s exposure and potential responses to healthy sensory input and guided engagement with the therapist.
If you are: a Diversional Therapist, RAO, Activity Coordinator or Allied Health Professional with an specific interest in sensory therapies, other form of Therapist or you are interested in specialising in the delivery of multisensory health therapies (including business owners/consultants like us) - this training is for you! We believe that the demand for sensory therapies and specific programs to meet high care clients' needs is rapidly growing and will continue to be in higher demand over the next few years. The diverse range and level of lifestyle, leisure and healthcare therapy programs are continuing to develop and mature to meet consumer's expectations across Australia. Therefore, so too will the need continue to increase for healthcare professionals who are competent and confident in working and engaging with client's with very high care needs, a multiple disability diagnosis and those with very low level responses for example.
As more and more aged care providers agree that a "one size fits all" diversional and recreation therapy program for their residents is no longer workable, the gap areas of human engagement and wellbeing therapies for those with very high care needs becomes more apparent. Our Sound for Health™ and Multisensory Health™ therapies ensure that residents with specific and unique needs are identified and supported and not neglected. The therapies can also assist with personal and specific needs such as pain management, relaxation, depression, sensory deprivation and sensory impairment. Treatments can help to minimise the subsequent behavioural symptoms of these health challenges - challenges that your staff may be faced with on a daily basis. Therapies that can identify those needs and then offer strategies to help combat and alleviate symptoms can lead to calmer environments over time; more peaceful residents and ultimately less-stressed staff, as they are able to deliver the care and support that the residents specifically need.
Training days for these therapies will be held in Sydney during 2010 and private training is also available on request. We are also happy to train and consult with other organisations and professionals who offer similar services to us and to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career as a therapist. These therapies may also be of interest to Music and Sound Therapists or people with an interest in those areas. These therapies do not form part of a natural therapy or modality concept and work around the core philosophy that guided human interaction, multisensory enrichment pleasures and targeted healthcare support can provide a range of benefits to the receiver. The training is centred around working with clients and residents living in the high care residential and nursing environment.
Multisensory Health™ and Sound for Health™ therapies Download the Sound/Multisensory Health pdf
Option 2: Learning Space™
Live training at your PC with FutureAge Care; Therapeutic Activities Education
Connect your office/work station or even home PC to our office in Sydney...and we'll meet you right at your desk - also supplying your learning materials and training notes via email before the day of your training. This concept keeps your costs to a minimum because: you already have computer access, skype™ is free, you print the training notes out via your own printer and your staff don't have to travel to another location.You don't have to pay for other usual training expenses such as the trainer's travel time to your location. This is a suitable training solution for remote areas and for organisations with tight staffing schedules and/or staff shortages. Everyone has access to learning! On a tight budget? Take advantage of our two installments payment option, with no extra fee. Contact us to find out more.
View the Online Training Options to select the modules that you would like to book. There are 4 training options to choose from; you can book 1 or more and on different days to break up your training into manageable sessions and to suit your work schedule:
• 1 Multisensory Enrichment
• 2 Spirituality Programs
• 3 Dementia Communication
• 4 Lifestyle & Leisure Activities
Once you have booked your timeslot with us we confirm your booking and training modules with you, and we're ready to answer any other queries that you may have. We can trial skyping™ each other first if you would like to ensure that you are comfortable using the application on your PC.
Each training session is 60 minutes and is available for up to 4 participants. Skype™ is required on your computer, along with a webcam (many PCs and Macs have this device already built in). You need to have basic knowledge on how to use your Skype™ function: we have additional notes in the pdf below that you can view and print to find out more about skype™ You can also goto the skype™ website for FAQs & tech support.
Has this training system been tried and tested?
Yes - our consultant trainer has successfully hosted online training via Skype™ for Mater Christie at Coffs Harbour, with positive feedback from the training participants. Staff appreciate that they can ask specific questions during the training that relates to their unique residents and challenges and the visual and audio quality was clear. Learning Space™ is time-efficient and cost effective. View the information pdfs below or contact us for further information.
Is the training open to overseas people?
Yes - Skype™ is a universal application and PayPal adjusts the currency and total price during the payment process. Email us to discuss further and we would love to host you here in Sydney!
Our online Learning Space™ Training Options.pdf
Learning Space™ How To: Booking example and skype™ information
Option 3: Distance Learning Packages:
Sound for Health™ - Distance Learning Training Kit
Sound and listening awareness, activities and therapies for residents with high care needs including dementia, isolated, clients who are mostly bed-confined, palliative care, vision impairment and those unable to access many other activity programs within aged care or adult residential care.
Sound for Health™ - Topics include:
• Hearing, dementia and the ageing process effect on the senses
• Identifying sensory deprivation and environmental noise factors
• Creating healthy sound activities and a Sound for Health™ therapy for residents
• Planning, observations and accurate documentation
• Your Training Kit materials: Sensory audio CD for programs with residents, training manual and documentation templates, laminated activity sign, sturdy case file and certificate on completion of this training.
You will be required to submit 3 completed case study documentation sheets to us in order to obtain your certificate of completion. Suggested training time allocation is 5 hours plus 3 practical task sessions to submit. Sound for Health™ training is suitable for most people, regardless of current experience and qualifications. Correspondence with us during your training is at no extra charge. This training package is especially for those who are unable to attend the Sydney training days with FutureAge Care. Contact us if you would like to discuss your training first before ordering this resource kit.
Sound for Health™ Training Kit $195.00
Multisensory Health™ - Distance Learning Training Kit
Multisensory activities and therapeutic techniques for residents with high care needs including dementia, isolated, clients who are mostly bed-confined, palliative care, sensory deprived or sensory loss/losses and those unable to access many other activity programs within aged care or adult residential care
Multisensory Health™ - Topics include:
• Overview of the senses, sensory deprivation and sensory overload within aged care/adult care environments
• Creating multisensory activities and a Multisensory Health™ therapy for residents
• Techniques for working with people with very low-level responses/non-responsive
• Planning, observations and accurate documentation
• Training Kit materials: ambient sensory DVD for programs with residents, training manual, documentation and evaluation templates, sturdy case file and certificate on completion of this training.
You will be required to submit 3 completed case study documentation sheets to us in order to obtain your certificate of completion. Suggested training time allocation is 5 hours plus 3 practical task sessions to submit. Multisensory Health™ training is suitable for most people, regardless of current experience and qualifications. Correspondence with us during your training is at no extra charge. This training package is especially for those who are unable to attend the Sydney training days with FutureAge Care. Contact us if you would like to discuss your training first before ordering this resource kit.
Multisensory Health™ Training Kit $195.00
Music for Everyone (1) - Aged Care Staff Training
Music programming, themes and technique.
Music themes, activities and simple techniques for your residents - to enhance cognitive stimulation, creativity, confidence, seated exercise and expression through music.
Our New Distance Learning Packages are simple introductory learning resources to therapeutic activities and programming within the residential care setting. Designed for busy staff and volunteers seeking practical knowledge based learning, no previous experience is necessary and topics can be studied at home or onsite at your organisation.
Our first in the series - Music for everyone (Part 1) covers a range of simple music based activity ideas for your residents. Simply follow the Audio Spoken Teaching CD, the printed learning notes supplied and an additional PowerPoint presentation to assist with your learning experience. Topics cover singing, music making, seated creative dance, music and dementia, as well as awareness of ambient sounds and music in your resident's living environment. With 2 CDs, CD Rom and our Ambient Jukebox (2) DVD, this package has all you need to confidently run effective music based programs, giving a stronger appreciation of the power of music as therapeutic activity for the aged care setting.
Key Topics
• Creative Music Workshops
• Choir & Singing
• Etude Dance© (Seated Program)
• Ambient Sound & Environment
• Equipment, Themes & Therapeutic Programming
• Music for dementia - Sunset Rhythm late afternoon program
Distance Learning Package Contents:
Audio Spoken Training CD x1 – a 50 minute spoken training CD with sound examples and music to accompany the following:
Participants’ Training notes to follow your PowerPoint - notes are on CD Rom (print as many copies as you require)
PowerPoint Presentation on CD Rom – to accompany your Audio Spoken Training CD
Practical Session Music Projects to trial with your residents, notes for risk assessments and equipment inventory, instrument suggestions - all on the CD Rom to print as you require
Distance Learning Certificate of Participation (Music) - on your CD Rom, print off for participants on completion of their training
Ambient Jukebox DVD
Etude Dance© Samples and Creative Music CD – Celtic, Ballet, Salsa, Tango, Piano, Linedancing music.
Laminated Music Program A4 door sign
Examples of song sheets for singing programs - all on your CD to print off as and when you need them
Price $310.00 inc postage - this package has all you need to get started and to continue on with music at your facility!
Distance Learning Package 2: Dementia Care and Sensory Enrichment:
Dementia Care Training and Sensory Enrichment- Aged Care Staff Training
Dementia Care
Key Topics
• Understanding dementia in relation to your working role
• Examples of symptoms of dementia
• Effective responses and person centred care
• Listening and communication skills
Sensory Enrichment
Key Topics
• A guide to multi-sensory enrichment for dementia care
• Sensory deprivation, sensory overload and what to recognise
• Exploring the senses - therapeutic techniques for residential care
Distance Learning Package Contents:
Audio Spoken Training CD x1
Participants’ Training and education materials on CD Rom - print off as many copies as you require
PowerPoint Presentation on CD Rom – to accompany your Audio Spoken Training CD
Sensory Programs CD for use with programs (10 tracks of sound effects/short music portions)
Ambient Jukebox DVD
Laminated A4 Dementia Communication Tips - 2 copies to display for staff
Certificates of Completion can be printed from your CD to award participants on completion of their training
Price $310.00 inc postage
Sample - Session 2 Types of Dementia and their Symptoms
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