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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.
Dementia Seminar Series
Validation® Workshop: Naomi Feil, M.S., A.C.S.W., is the developer of Validation. She was born in Munich in 1932, and grew up in the Montefiore Home for The Aged in Cleveland Ohio, where her father was the administrator and her mother, the head of the Social Service Department. After graduating with a Masters degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York, she began working with the elderly. Between 1963 and 1980 Mrs. Feil developed Validation as a response to her dissatisfaction with traditional methods of working with the severely disoriented old-old people who were her clients. In 1982 she published her first book, Validation: The Feil Method, which was revised in 1992. Her second book, The Validation Breakthrough, was published in 1993.
This workshop is designed for nursing home staff who wish to learn how to communicate with disoriented “old– old” people. Its overall objective is to restore dignity to the old person; to teach empathy, self awareness of one’s own aging, and the applications of Validation® techniques.
February 22, 2012
9:00am- 4:00p.m.
West Lafayette, IN
University Plaza Hotel, 3001 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906
To register online, go to: http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1008379
February 23, 2012
9:00am- 4:00p.m.
Merrillville, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University- Conference Center, 8415 Georgia Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
To register online, go to: http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1008718
"HEY, HELP ME HERE"...Managing Challenging Behaviors Including Falls
Diana Waugh, RN, Waugh Consulting
Have you ever said “I just don’t know what to do with her.” She’s confused and she wanders and hits.” “He is just trying to manipulate the staff.” “They know better than that!” But she removed her alarm and fell!” Dealing with behaviors exhibited by confused resident’s requires an understanding of motivation, a desire to learn who the resident really is, and the drive to find out what they want to do and then the willingness to help them get it done. In this seminar you will focus on resident centered factors that impact behaviors, including falls, while looking for that individualized intervention that will make both the resident’s and the staff member’s culture of the long term care setting successful.
Diana Waugh brings both formal education and years of practical nursing experience to her audience. She has served on faculties in all types of nursing programs; managed a regional rehabilitation program and worked as a long term care consultant for over 20 years. Her belief in teamwork influences her approach to every topic she addresses.
The second driving force in Diana’s practice is the PERSON. As health care providers, it is not always able to “make everything better” but caregivers do hold the power to “make everything human.” The “little things” continue to make all the difference for both the residents and the staff members. Creating and fostering a social model of care is high on Diana’s list of “musts” regardless of the setting where elderly receive care and services.
This sounds easy, but probably raises the most challenges for licensed health care workers who have grown up in a system that has been totally medical model.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
9:00am- 4:00p.m.
Richmond, IN
Quality Inn Conference Center Richmond, 5501 National Road East, Richmond, IN 47374
To register online, go to: http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1008719
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
9:00am- 4:00p.m.
Wabash, IN
Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market Street, Wabash, IN 46992
To register online, go to: http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1008742
5 CEU’s are available for Social Workers, Health Facility Administrators
- This seminar will also count toward the required hours of dementia specific training required by the state of Indiana.
- 100% of the conference must be attended in order to receive CEU’s.
Continental breakfast will be served. Lunch is on your own. Seating is limited so sign up today! The cost is $15 for staff employed at an Indiana state licensed long term health care facility and $30 for professionals not employed by an Indiana state licensed long term health care facility. *The reduced cost is made possible by a grant from Indiana State Department of Health Civil Monetary Penalty Funds. *Cancellations must be received at least five days prior to the training.
Sponsored by: Indiana State Department of Health Civil Monetary Penalty Funds.
Please contact Tina Brooks toll-free at 800-272-3900 or by e-mail at tina.brooks@alz.org with any questions.
Dementia Professional Certification Specific Trainings
The Alzheimer’s Association has a partnership with Ivy Tech to deliver the Association’s 40 hour Dementia Professional Certification (DPC) program through their statewide campus system. This partnership allows the Alzheimer’s Association’s professional courses to be delivered throughout Ivy Tech’s statewide campus system. Courses were developed by the Alzheimer’s Association and experts throughout Indiana in response to training deficits. The courses provide realistic best practices to provide quality dementia care. The courses also counts towards the Indiana State Department of Health dementia specific training requirements. To earn the DPC, health professionals must have a total of 40 hours of course work from the courses offered through Ivy Tech. For more information on the DPC, please visit www.alz.org/indiana or www.ivytech.edu/actnow/dementia or call 888-999-3639.
Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo**
Date: February 16th, 2012
Better Care Environment: Directing an Alzheimer’s Unit
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
This course is designed specifically for the unit manager, staff educator, and administrator. A review of Alzheimer's disease and care practices, administrative practices, educating staff, regulations, and ways to reduce deficiencies will be covered.
Managing Activities
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This course addresses the use of activities throughout the day that are individualized for those with dementia. Tips, techniques, and examples will be used to provide a meaningful exploration of the possibilities that activities provide in allowing residents to lead the fullest life possible. Individual and group activities as well as environmental design that facilitates activities will be emphasized.
To register for these two trainings, "Directing an Alzheimer's Unit" and "Managing Activities", on February 16th at Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo, Johanning Center, 1500 Reed Road, Kokomo, IN, 46901, click the following link: http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1010099.
Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso**
Date: March 15th, 2012
Fundamentals of Dementia Care
The Fundamentals of Dementia Care program has been designed to help all staff, but especially personal care staff, understand the basics of dementia care. Topics include an overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, implementing person centered care, communication strategies, understanding challenging behaviors, improving activities of daily living, and helping families.
To register for this training on March 15th at Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso, 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, click the following link: http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1012835.
Ivy Tech Community College South Bend**
Date: March 22nd, 2012
Effective Communication
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Utilizing interactive training, this course provides the learner with information on verbal, non-verbal, and written communication techniques for persons with dementia, residents' families, and co-workers. Special consideration of cultural influences, hearing and visual impairments, and documentation will be addressed.
Problem Solving Challenging Behaviors
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The challenges of behaviors of agitation, both aggressive and non aggressive are explained. Potential solutions and techniques are presented, with specific emphasis on topics such as combativeness, incontinence, sexuality, and wandering. Culturally sensitive approaches and working with the family are also examined.
To regsiter for these two trainings, "Effective Communication"and "Problem Solving Challenging Behaviors", on March 22nd at Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend, 220 Dean Johnson Road, South Bend, 46601, click the following link: http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1012839.
Ivy Tech Community College Gary**
Date: May 16th, 2012
Understanding Dementia
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
This course is designed for health care professionals that are either new to the health care industry or who are unfamiliar with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Understanding dementia begins with an overview of dementia and the specific diseases that may cause dementia. The diagnostic process, dual diagnosis, and progression of Alzheimer's disease will be covered. Medications and non-pharmalogical forms of treatment will also be addressed.
Physical Health and Safety
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This course explores classifications of medications and how to understand and identify adverse reactions. Nutrition and hydration are addressed as well as goal setting and identifying strategies for caregiving when changes in eating behaviors occur. Effective care planning to include preventative measures for falls and wounds will be addressed.
To register for these two trainings, "Understanding Dementia" and "Physical Health and Safety", on May 16th at Ivy Tech Comumunity College-Gary, 1440 E. 35th Avenue, Gary, IN, 46409, click the following link: http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1012843.
Cost: $15 for Staff employed at an Indiana state licensed health care facility and $30 for individuals not employed by an Indiana state licensed health care facility.
Training(s) will provide: The state mandated six hour dementia training and credit toward the Ivy Tech Dementia Professional Certification.
Requirements: Attend the entire session(s) to receive credit for the completed course work.
Notes: Due to grant funding restrictions, meals will not be served. Seating is limited to the first 30 registrants.** Registration deadline is five days prior to the date of the DPC classes. Visit our website at www.alz.org/indiana or call toll-free 800-272-3900.
**Because of the funding from the Indiana State Department of Health Civil Monetary Penalty Fund, registration preference will be given to Indiana state licensed health care facility employees.
Activity Based Alzeimer's Care (ABAC)
Activity Based Alzheimer’s Care: Building a Therapeutic Program (ABAC) - is a national Alzheimer’s Association program developed by leading experts in activities. Activity professionals working with individuals with dementia in all care settings should not miss this opportunity to attend! If your primary job responsibilities include activity programming, design, and implementation, this program is definitely for you.
In this course, you will learn:
--The fundamental components of ABAC
--To effectively examine assessment and care planning
--To identify program design options and methods for implementation
--To adapt activities and the environment
--A variety of ways to evaluate programs
--To identify and implement the various aspects of team work
Location: Honeywell Center, Crystal Room, 275 W. Market Street, Wabash, IN 46992
Time: April 12, 2012, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Early Bird Registration: $95 Monday, March 12 After Monday, March 12: $110 per person*. Includes breakfast, lunch, participant manual, and certificate
Register: Register by clicking here http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1010321 or by calling 1-800-272-3900. *Cancellations must be received at least five days prior to the training
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 6, 2012
CEUs: 7 clock hours from NCCAP, 5 CEU’s for licensed Social Workers and Health Facility Administrators.
In-Service Training
In-services are available on a variety of topics, including an overview of dementia, approaches to effective communication, and any of the Foundations in Dementia Care modules.Location: On-site at health care facilities or other community based care providers
Cost: $125.00 an hour and $75.00 an hour travel fee based from Indianapolis
Date(s): Subject to staff availability
CEUs: Available upon request, additional cost may apply
Please contact Tina Brooks at (317) 575-9620 or tina.brooks@alz.org for more information.
Dementia Professional Certification through Ivy Tech
The Alzheimer's Association has partnered with Ivy Tech Community College to offer a variety of courses on Alzheimer's disease and dementia that culminate with a Dementia Professional Certification. This partnership allows the Alzheimer’s Association’s professional courses to be delivered throughout Ivy Tech’s statewide campus system. Courses were developed by the Alzheimer’s Association and experts throughout Indiana in response to training deficits. The courses provide realistic best practices to provide quality dementia care.
Web-based Training Programs
CARES: A Dementia Caregiving ApproachThis affordable, Web-based program has ten 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
- Minimizing Falls
- Rethinking Wandering
- Restraints
- The CARES Approach
