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Our programs and meetings have been attended by activity professionals, administrators, counselors, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and staff trainers. Many of our programs offer CEUs.
Health Care Professional Training
Activities in Dementia Care
WINTER 2013 SESSION
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
When: Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 9:00am - 1:00pm, Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 per person. Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
Registration: Reservations must be made in advance and are guaranteed only with payment. Click here for a registration form to mail or fax.
Continuing Education: Approved for three (3) hours of continuing education for activity professionals, nurses and social workers in Ohio.
SPRING 2013 SESSION
Where: Twin Towers - Gulden Community Center, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 1:00pm - 4:15pm (Registration opens at 12:30pm)
Cost: $25 per person. Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
Registration: Reservations must be made in advance and are guaranteed only with payment. Click here for a registration form to mail or fax.
Continuing Education: Approved for three (3) hours of continuing education for activity professionals, nurses and social workers in Ohio.
Family Support Group Facilitator Training
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
When: Friday, March 15, 2013 from 8:30am - 12:30pm, Registration begins at 8:15am.
Cost: $50.00 per person*. Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
*There is no fee for volunteer facilitators of affiliated Alzheimer’s Association support groups in Greater Cincinnati.
Registration: Reservations must be made in advance and are guaranteed only with payment. Click here for a registration form to mail or fax.
Continuing Education: 3.5 clock hours approved for Ohio counselors and social workers. 3.5 contact hours for nurses are approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the OBN Approver Unit at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Continuing Education Program, (OBN-011-93). Contact hours are valid in most states. Program # 120427-1
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care
This is a special program for social workers focusing on ethical considerations in the care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Topics include disclosing the diagnosis, safety concerns, decision-making ability, end-of-life care and more. This program will satisfy the 3-hour ethics requirement for social work continuing education in Ohio.
Where: Location to be determined.
When: Date to be determined.
Cost: $35 per person
Registration: Reservations must be made in advance and are guaranteed only with payment.
Continuing Education: Approved for 3 hours of continuing education in ethics for Ohio social workers. Application submitted for continuing education for nurses. Information regarding CE approval status may be obtained by contacting Janet Milne at the Alzheimer's Association at 513.721.4284, ext. 122 or email: jmilne@alz.org.
Foundations of Dementia Care Inservice Trainings
What: As part of the Alzheimer’s Association National Campaign for Quality Residential Care, this training program provides long-term care professionals with hands-on practices based on the latest research and expert advice in the dementia care field. There are a variety of training modules including the following practice areas:
- Learning to Lead (3 sessions)
- About Dementia (3 sessions)
- Enhancing Mealtime (2 sessions)
- Reducing Pain (2 sessions)
- Making Connections (2 sessions)
- Preventing Falls (2 sessions)
- Understanding Wandering (2 sessions)
- Encouraging Restraint-free Care (2 sessions)
- Providing End-of-Life Care (3 sessions)
Where: On-site at health care facilities or other care providers.
Cost: $100 per one-hour session
CEUs: Call (513) 721-4284 for current information about CEU approval for these modules.
Contact: To schedule a training at your facility, call our main office at (513) 721-4284 or email janet.milne@alz.org. Dates are subject to staff availability.
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Law Enforcement & Emergency Medical Services
Tactics for Encountering a Person with Alzheimer's or Dementia
What: A free one-hour training session provided to area police and fire departments. This program includes an overview of dementia, discussion of common emergency encounters with memory-impaired persons, communication techniques, and information about the MedicAlert®+Safe Return® program—a nationwide program that assists in identifying and returning memory-impaired individuals who wander or become lost.
Where: On-site at police and fire departments in the tri-state area.
When: Offered upon request. Dates subject to staff availability.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Anne Von Hoene, LSW at (513) 721-4284 or 1-800-272-3900 or e-mail avonhoene@alz.org to schedule a program.
Seminars and conferences
Southeastern Ohio Dementia Conference
What: This interdisciplinary conference explores special topics in dementia care practices and the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment. Participants can choose one of two tracks in the morning session: 1) Ethical Considerations in Dementia Care or 2) Activities in Dementia Care. The afternoon session is Alzheimer's Disease 2013 Update.
When: Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Tri City Theaters, 972 E. Main St., Jackson, OH 45640
Cost: $15 per person for the morning session. The afternoon session is free. Lunch on your own.
CEUs: Applications pending for nurses, social workers, nursing home administrators, activities professionals and occupational therapists in Ohio.
Registration: To register, click here for a registration form to mail or fax. Deadline for registration is Thursday, September 19. Late registrations will be accepted as space permits.
Web-based training programs
CARES: A Dementia Caregiving Approach
This affordable, Web-based program has six one-hour training modules that are geared primarily to direct care workers, particularly nursing assistants. Each module uses text and streaming video to illustrate how to best care for people with dementia living in residential care settings. Topics include:
- Clara Jones and her Care Team
- Introduction to Dementia
- Understanding Behavior as Communication
- Making a Connection with the Resident
- Eating Well
- Recognizing Pain
For a description of the modules, pricing plans and a free demo, go to http://www.caresprogram.com/
Dementia Care Training for Team Leaders
This program provides guidance for those who supervise others involved in the care of people with dementia: nurses, unit coordinators, administrators, activity directors or others in leadership positions. After this training you will be able to:
- Identify and implement methods to facilitate teamwork.
- Select and use improved communication and supervisory practices.
- Identify techniques and deliver meaningful feedback to members of your team.
- Recognize and create an environment that motivates staff.
This course costs $25 per person and volume discounts are available. For a free demo and to register, go to: The Dementia Care Training for Team Leaders site.
