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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
ABC's - Alzheimer's Basic Care
An overview of the disease process - how family and caregivers can work with the individual experiencing the disease.Check the Calendar of Events for details
Alzheimer's Disease and Intellectual Disabilities
An overview of how Alzheimer's disease manifests in a person with intellectual disabilities such as Down's Syndrome.Check the Calendar of Events for details
Alzheimer's Research Forum
Keynote speaker and expert panelists will discuss new research on the forefront.The 2008 Forum will take place on Noveber 4th. Check the Calendar of Events for details
Building Effective Skills Training (B.E.S.T.)
This training is provided to paraprofessionals and those caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease in care facilities. These one-day workshops, offered regularly thoughout the year, provide information and training in the areas of communication, nutrition, activities, dental care, and behavior management. Topics covered meet the mandated training topics set by Missouri House Bill 603.Check the Calendar of Events for details
Creating Caring Communities
A program for all individuals interested in memory loss issues. Discussion will focus on general disease information, stages, risk factors, current treatments and interventions..Check the Calendar of Events for details
Let's Talk About Dementia
An overview of the disease process including stages, current treatments, behaviors and communication.Check the Calendar of Events for details
Train The Trainer
This program is geared for the educators and trainers in long term care and other health related agencies and addresses variables and tips in setting up dementia care training programs for staff. Participants are expected to already possess a basic understanding of the process of dementing illnesses and the care of individuals with dementia. Cost is $65.00 per person and $40.00 for each additional person from the same facility or organization.
Check the Calendar of Events for details
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
