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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
Addressing Unmet Needs
A two-part education course designed for nursing assistants. The first part offers participants an introduction to dementia care including an overview of dementia, approaches to effective communication, and strategies for addressing common behavioral symptoms. The second part offers ways to improve/enhance abilities to face challenging behavioral symptoms, relate to families' needs and cope with personal stress.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
When: Wednesdays, April 9 & 16 from 9:00 a.m. to12:00
*Cost: $30 per person (includes Parts I and II)
Registration: Reservations must be made in advance and are guaranteed only with payment. Call 513.721.4284 to request a registration form or click here to view a PDF version of the registration form.
*This program is also offered upon request at other locations. Dates are subject to staff availability. A charge of $100 per hour applies to programs requested by health care providers. If you are interested in scheduling an on-site program at your facility, please contact Lisa Titus, Education Coordinator at 513.721.4284, ext. 122. or email lisa.titus@alz.org.
Family Support Group Facilitator Training
A training session for those interested in learning the basics of starting, facilitating, or maintaining an Alzheimer's Family Support Group in the community.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
When: Friday, April 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00 per person. Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
*There is no fee for facilitators of affiliated Alzheimer’s Association support groups.
CEU’s: Applications pending for nurses, social workers and counselors.
Registration: Reservations must be made in advance and are guaranteed only with payment. Call 513.721.4284 to request a registration form or click here to view a PDF version of the registration form.
Understanding Why Challenging Behavioral Symptoms Occur: Problem-Solving Strategies
What: This one-hour program offers guidelines to understanding why behavioral symptoms occur, including the cause-and-effect factors that trigger certain behaviors, and strategies for managing symptoms.
*Cost: $10 per person
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203
When:
Spring '08: Tuesday, May 13 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fall '08: Tuesday, September 16 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CEU's: Applications pending for nurses, social workers and counselors.
Registration: Reservations must be made in advance and are guaranteed only with payment. Call 513.721.4284 to request a registration form or click here to view a PDF version of the registration form.
*This program is also offered upon request at other locations. Dates are subject to staff availability. A charge of $100 per hour applies to programs requested by health care providers. If you are interested in scheduling an on-site program at your facility, please contact Lisa Titus, Education Coordinator at 513.721.4284, ext. 122. or email lisa.titus@alz.org.
Inservice trainings
What: Staff inservices are available on a variety of topics, including an overview of dementia, approaches to effective communication, strategies for addressing common behavioral symptoms, or other topics requested by the health care facility or care provider.
Where: On-site at health care facilities or care providers.
When: Dates are subject to staff availability.
Cost: $100 per hour
Contact: If you are interested in scheduling an on-site program at your facility, please contact Lisa Titus, Education Coordinator at 513.721.4284, ext. 122. or email lisa.titus@alz.org.
Foundations of Dementia Care
This program provides health care professionals with hands-on practices based on the latest research and expert advice in the dementia care field. Each of the 12 sessions listed below is one hour in length. For more information on course curriculum, scheduling of sessions or cost of training, please contact Lisa Titus, Education coordinator, at 513.721.4824, ext. 122 or email lisa.titus@alz.org.
Learning to Lead
Part I: Leading the Team
Part II: From Classroom to Practice
Part III: Building a Vision
About Dementia
Part I: Dementia Basics
Part II: Improving Communications
Part III: Understanding Behavior
Enhancing Meal Time
Part I: Mealtime/Awareness
Part II: Mealtime/Practice
Reducing Pain
Part I: Pain/Awareness
Part II: Pain/Practice
Making Connections
Part I: Connect/Awareness
Part II: Connect/Practice
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Law Enforcement & Emergency Medical Services
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 to anne.vonhoene@alz.org to schedule a program.
Seminars and conferences
20th Symposium
Friday, November 7, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The METS Center
3861 Olympic Boulevard
Erlanger, KY 41018
The Summer Symposium is an interdisciplinary seminar exploring current topics in dementia research and clinical practice, featuring national speakers and local experts. Keynote addresses and a variety of workshops are offered.
Cost: $115 per person, includes continental breakfast, lunch, materials and CEU's.
CEU's: Pending for activities coordinators, administrators, nurses, social workers, counselors and others.
Click here for more information about the Symposium.
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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.
