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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.

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Training programs

To learn more about the professional training programs offered locally by the Alzheimer's Association, contact Ginger Sissom at 734.475.7043 or ginger.sissom@alz.org.   

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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

Schreiber Memorial Conference
May 13, 2008
Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center
Kalamazoo, MI

Register now for the eighth Dr. Richard Seyfarth Schreiber Memorial Conference on May 13, 2008 in Kalamazoo. This day-long conference for professional and family caregivers will feature knowledgeable speakers highlighting the latest information in Alzheimer research advances and care. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available. To learn more about the conference, click here. To download a copy of the brochure, click here.

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available!

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