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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 have been attended by activity professionals, administrators, nurses, occupational therapists, direct care workers, physical therapists, social workers and staff trainers.

Training programs

To set up a training for a nominal fee, please call (800) 272-3900.
To learn more, click here.

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.

Seminars and conferences

Portman Conference for Professional Caregivers
November 10, 2008
VisTaTech Center, Schoolcraft College, Livonia
For more information click here.
For a copy of a brochure.

6th Annual Professional Caregiver Conference
April 1, 2009
Alzheimer's Association, Southfield Office
20300 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 100
Southfield, MI 48076
8:00 am - 12:00 noon

Topic Include:

• Research update
• Clinical trials
• The importance of getting an early diagnosis
• Genetics
• Living with Alzheimer's disease: One couple's perspective

Flyer with more information will be posted at a later date