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About Professional Training
The Alzheimer's Association is committed to helping professionals improve their knowledge and skills, build stronger teams and deliver better care to people with dementia and their families. Our training and education programs are geared to professionals working in both community-based and residential care settings. Our programs and meetings have been attended by activity professionals, administrators, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and staff trainers. Many of our programs offer CEUs.
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Connections: A Complete Guide for Persons Diagnosed with Dementia
Connections has been designed to help caregivers structure the day and modify the environment in order to provide an opportunity for engagement in life for their family member. It provides the necessary tools and strategies for an enhanced Caregiver / Care-receiver relationship. To learn more about Connections or to order a copy, please click here.
Upcoming Conferences:
Caring For Our Elders - Fifth Annual Senior Care Conference
February 29, 2012 - March 1, 2012
University Area Holiday Inn, 1901 Emmet St., Charlottesville
Sponsored by:Alzheimer's Association, Community Partnership for Improved Long-Term Care, Virginia Center on Aging and Virginia Medical Directors Association
View or download the flyer (PDF)
For information on the 11th Annual Alzheimer's Education Conference being held November 8, 2012 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, please contact Leanne Probst, Events Manager at (434) 973-6122 Ext. 109 or via e-mail: leanne.probst@alz.org
Training Programs
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND IN-SERVICES:
For a complete listing of the professional trainings that we offer, please click here. Registration is required for all classes.
For more information, or to schedule a class at your local facility please contact your local office.
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.
