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.
Please contact your local office to sign up for these programs:
Central Illinois Chapter
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PEORIA OFFICE
606 W. Glen Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: 309.681.1100
Fax: 309.681.1101 |
QUINCY AREA OFFICE
639 York St. Rm. 200
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217.228.1111
Fax: 217.592.3690
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ROCK RIVER OFFICE
93 S. Hennepin Ave.
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: 815.285.1100
Fax: 815.285.1116 |
Professional Training Programs
2013 Conferences
| Conference: |
22nd Annual Alzheimer's Professional Education Conference |
| Date: |
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
| Time: |
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Location: |
Par-A-Dice Hotel, 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria |
| Register: |
Call Nancy Sweitzer at 800.272.3900 or 815.285.1100. Fax: 815.285.1100 |
| Registration fee: |
Regular registration: $115. Early Bird registration: $90 (must be received by April 5). Students and support group leaders: $90. CEUs available for an additional $15. |
| Speakers: |
Research Update – Dr. Dennis McManus, MD, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center-Institute on Aging, Peoria
Difficult Behaviors – Marilyn Woelke, MS Gerontology, LSW, and Linda Gilman, MS, LPC, GeriEd Services, Bettendorf, IA
Lewy Body Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnostic and Treatment Implications – Charlene Young, RN, MSN, FNP-BC Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders and Department of Neurology , SIU School of Medicine, Springfield
Through the Looking Glass: A Course in Empathy – Employees of Aviston Countryside Manor: Natalie Mueller, Office Manager; Tara Hamilton, RN,DON; Amy Therrian, LPN, ADON; Nicole Richter, CNA; and Chris Ranz, CNA
Generating Therapeutic Outcomes with Music - Andrea Crimmins, Assistant Professor of Music, Illinois State University, Normal
Tools and Procedures for Assessment - Dr. Julia Biernot, MD, IL Neurological Institute, Peoria |
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See the Education Conference Brochure
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Professional Inservices Available
Our agency is equipped to provide 20 inservices for professionals of nursing homes, hospitals and other health care agencies. Our programs provide healthcare professionals the techniques needed to train their direct care staff who provide dementia care in skilled nursing and home health care settings. Inservice fees are $100 per one-hour program plus mileage. We can tailor a series of 10 inservices at a reduced rate. Contact the office in your area for more information.
Inservice Training Programs Available:
·Activities
·Behavior
·Best Friends Overview
·Coming & Going: Exit-Seeking Behavior
·Communications
·Communications through Story Telling
·Compassionate End-of-Life Care
·Dementia Overview
·Dementia & Development Disabilities
·Gentle Approaches to Bathing
·Intimacy & Sexuality
·Making Meal Times Matter
·Making Meaningful Connections through Music
·Preventing Falls
·Providing Person-Centered Care
·Recognizing & Reporting Signs of Pain
·Reducing Resistive Behavior
·Specific Disease Training
·Spirituality & Religion
·Walking in my Shoes
·Aging Sensitivity Training
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Support Group Leader Training
Volunteer Support Group facilitators provide a valuable service to the agency. Individuals interested in becoming support group leaders should attend this training. Program will focus on disease overview, successful support group tips, support group dynamics and agency policies. A manual will be provided. Call the Peoria office for more information.
Support Group Leader Refresher Training
Wednesday, April 17 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Central Illinois Chapter Office, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria
Call the Central Illinois Chapter at 800.272.3900 for information and to register.
New Support Group Leader Training
Wednesday, May 8 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Central Illinois Chapter Office, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria
Call the Central Illinois Chapter at 800.272.3900 for information and to register.
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