The Dementia Simulation Experience can be used to aid students in comprehending the impact of dementia, empathising with individuals affected by dementia, and mastering communication and caregiving techniques. This immersive kit accommodates up to 20 students to participate in a dementia simulation concurrently. Furthermore, it incorporates a curriculum comprising 10 scenarios and 6 lessons, covering various dementia types including Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body, frontotemporal, vascular, and mixed forms.
The Dementia Simulation Experience enables individuals to experience typical emotions and cognitive challenges linked to dementia, including confusion, fear, anxiety, frustration, and anger. It offers simulations of visual and tactile impairments and features 5-minute audio recordings tailored to each of the 10 scenarios, enhancing realism.
This serves as a convenient supplementary class kit for a week-long dementia unit and includes two scenarios for each dementia type, covering medical and home care settings. Suitable for classroom training, demonstrations, and remote learning.
Contents include:
- Dementia Simulation Experience (10 student kits)
- Dementia simulation glasses
- Headphones with MP3 players
- 10 audio files for simulating dementia experiences
- Gloves
- Storage case
- Soft-sided storage case
- Downloadable curriculum
