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Dine with Ted (VR)

For organisations

Dementia can dramatically impact on a person’s everyday activities as the disease progresses. Using virtual reality and avatar technology, this workshop challenges you to see the dining experience through the eyes of a person living with dementia.

Ted and Priya virtual reality image

Suitable for: Aged care, Allied health, Disability care, Home and community care, Hospitals, Retirement living, Dieticians, Disability care staff, Diversional therapists, Facility managers/coordinators, Lifestyle officers, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered nurses, Residential care workers, Speech therapists

Course type: Communication, empathy and engagement

Duration: Three hours

Delivery mode: Face-to-face

Location: All states and territories

Program benefits

Your staff will gain knowledge in:

  • a consumer's perspective of dining
  • the impact that the dining experience has on a person living with dementia
  • using a problem-solving approach to assist with changed behaviours around dining
  • practical ideas for improvement of the dining experience. 

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If you're looking for training for yourself as an individual, see our professional development and training page for individual health workers.

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Last updated
1 February 2024