Hilary Lee (left) and Jane Verity (right) with Richard Semanda on graduation day.
Following the innovative training opportunity Dementia Care Australia gave to our scholarship delegate Richard Semanda, Founder and Executive Director, Geriatric Respite Care Foundation-Uganda and his colleague Jesca Nakibirango, we were delighted to hear they have successfully completed the 3-week International Spark of Life Master Course with high distinctions.
This unique, intensive course has equipped them with the skills and resources that they need to be able to bring this internationally awarded philosophy to care back to Uganda.
The course has given Richard and Jesca the specialised knowledge to educate the families, communities and health professionals supporting people with dementia.
Hilary Lee (left) and Jane Verity (right) with Jesca Nakibirango on graduation day.
The education will enable people with dementia to live in a community that understands them, has empathy, and profound, yet simple strategies to provide emotional and social support so they can continue to live meaningful lives.
For more information about Spark of Life, please visit www.dementiacareaustralia.com
See more pictures of Richard and Jesca in Perth on our Facebook page.