Interactive, multimedia
monthly Training
Staff learn care approaches through role-playing exercises and lively discussions using realistic case studies.

Varied times and multiple
locations to choose from
Staff from all shifts will have the opportunity to attend at various locations throughout the year.

Foundations of Dementia Care 
Five hours of training will be provided to staff:
About Dementia
Learn how dementia effects the brain.
Improving Communication
Learn verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
Understanding Behaviors
Learn care practices in understanding and responding to behaviors.
Making Connections
Learn about the social needs and many meaningful ways to interact with people at all stages of dementia.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TO TRAIN YOUR STAFF?
Reduce costs. Research shows that staff trained in dementia care are more productive, have greater job satisfaction and deliver a higher quality of care.
Deliver consistent care quality. We train supervisors to model behavior for your direct care providers and to constantly reinforce our best care practices.
Increase response time on the floor. Direct care staff who understand dementia and are trained to anticipate the needs of individual residents can respond more quickly and effectively.
Use training immediately. Our highly interactive training gives staff the opportunity to practice new care approaches and use them immediately.
Train weekend and night staff. Our classroom training has flexible scheduling.
Increase customer satisfaction. Studies show that when staff know how to attend to the needs of residents with dementia, families are more satisfied.
Use best care practices. Our dementia care practices are based on the latest research and evidence of experts and are backed by leading health and senior care organizations.
Lend prestige to your operation. The Alzheimer’s Association is recognized as the nation’s leading authority on Alzheimer care, support and research.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE CLEVELAND AREA CHAPTER -  216.231.1485