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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
Family Support Group Facilitator Training
This training is offered once a year for those interested in learning the basics of starting, facilitating or maintaining a support group for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.
Where: Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
When: Friday, February 19, 2010 from 8:45am - 12:00pm, Registration begins at 8:30am.
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: 3 hours pending for nurses, counselors, social workers and mariage & family therapists.
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.
Addressing Unmet Needs
This program offers direct care providers an introduction to dementia care, including an overview of dementia, approaches to effective communication and strategies for addressing common behavioral symptoms that may result from physical and emotional unmet needs.
Where: To be determined
When: To be determined
Cost: $40 per person (Lunch is provided.)
Registration: Reservations must be made in advance and are guaranteed only with payment. Call 513.721.4284 to request a registration form.
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
CEUs: Available for certain topics upon request.
Contact: If you are interested in scheduling an on-site program at your facility, please call 513.721.4284 to request training dates.
Foundations of Dementia Care
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)
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. 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 to anne.vonhoene@alz.org to schedule a program.
Seminars and conferences
Save the Date for the 21st Symposium!
Friday, November 12, 2010The METS Center
3861 Olympic Boulevard
Erlanger, KY 41018
Followed by the Day for Caregivers on Saturday, November 13
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.
