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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.
Training programs
Foundations of Dementia Care
Foundations of Dementia Care is a training program designed specifically for staff working in assisted living residences and nursing homes. The Foundations of Dementia Care curriculum is composed of five modules with twelve content sessions.
Phase #1
Module #1: Learning to Lead
Module #2: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
Module #3: Enhancing Mealtime
Module #4: Reducing Pain
Module #5: Making Connections
And now offering Phase #2 (for more information contact Kim Beals at kim.beals@alz.org)
Module #6: Understanding Wandering
Module #7: Reducing Risk of Falls
Module #8: Promoting Restraint-Free Care
To access the Foundations of Dementia Care curriculum and for pricing in East Central Iowa, call 319.294.9699.
Law Enforcement Training - "Tactics for Encountering Someone with Alzheimer's disease"
One of the most detrimental behaviors associated with Alzheimer's disease is wandering. Up to 60 percent of the 5.1 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will wander at some point during the progression of the disease. Wandering and other household accidents can lead to serious injury or even death for the person with Alzheimer’s disease; these issues often draw law enforcement attention. As the population ages, the number of people who have Alzheimer’s disease will grow to an estimated 16 million by the year 2050, increasing the need to address the safety concerns that have become more prevalent in many communities.
The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to working with law enforcement to help ensure the safety of those with Alzheimer’s disease through Safe Return®. We offer a FREE training class to law enforcement officers in the Cedar Rapids and Waterloo areas, entitled “Tactics for Encountering Someone with Alzheimer’s disease”.
For more information or to set up a time to discuss how we can assist you -
Cedar Rapids - Kim Beals at 319.294.9699 or email at kim.beals@alz.org.
Waterloo - Laura Kann at 319.272.2300 or email at laura.kann@alz.org.
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
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.
Seminars and conferences
14th Annual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Education Conference
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Cedar Rapids Marriott
1200 Collins Rd. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
