March 24- TBD
March 25- Franklin
March 26- Terre Haute
Details on these programs and online registration will be available soon.
Through a grant received from the Indiana State Department of Health, the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is offering six professional education programs on Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Troxel will present The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care. This presentation will describe the development and practice of person centered care, describe the Best Friends model now in use around the world and share tips for enhancing care with creative activities & more effective communication. He will also speak in general about placement in long term care from a family member's perspective.
David Troxel, MPH, has become nationally and internationally known for his writing and teaching in the fields of Alzheimer's disease and long-term care. He has co-authored four influential books (most notably, The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care) on Alzheimer's care as well as numerous articles relating to Alzheimer's disease care and staff development and training.
His latest book on activities was published in 2004. David received his Master's Degree in Public Health from UMDNJ, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (formerly Rutgers Medical School) in 1986. David is a past Executive Board member of the American Public Health Association and is a member of the Ethics Advisory Panel for the United States Alzheimer's Association. He currently serves as a Program Consultant to the Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
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The seminars are only opened to staff employed at state licensed health care facilities
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Social Workers and Health Facility Administrators may earn 5 CEUs
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Certificates of attendance will also be given to all attendees
- The registration fee for each seminar is currentlywhich will cover the cost of continental breakfast, lunch and other costs not covered by the grant
- Cancellations must be received at least five days prior to the seminar to receive a refund
Registration is required at least ONE WEEK days prior to the seminar. Register by calling 1-800-272-3900 or clicking on the links at the top of this page.
