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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.
When entering into a contractual agreement for the delivery of professional education or other services, the Alzheimer's Association will consider indirect expenses up to a maximum of 5% of salary expense only, not to include benefits and payroll taxes.
To schedule trainings or for more information, contact Joetta Coen @ 573.443.8665 or e-mail joetta.coen@alz.org
Training programs and Workshops
Alzheimer’s Association training improves quality of dementia care
Persons with dementia make up 50 percent of residents in long-term care – and even more are being cared for at home. These numbers are growing every day, creating an urgent need to address the care of persons living with dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association champions the best possible dementia care – care that is person-centered, appropriate and respectful for each individual. As part of our efforts to enhance the quality of dementia care in central and northeast Missouri, the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-Missouri Chapter joins chapters nationwide to offer Foundations of Dementia Care — professional training for staff in nursing homes, assisted living residences, and in-home agencies.
Caring for persons with dementia requires specialized skills. The Alzheimer's Association’s training helps care staff better understand dementia and how to relate to an individual’s needs, abilities and wishes. Studies show that “person-centered” dementia care creates a higher quality of care and brings greater satisfaction to both care recipients and caregivers.
The Alzheimer's Association’s Campaign for Quality Residential Care is also educating the public on how to choose long-term dementia care, look for indicators of quality and screen care providers. To help you choose the best dementia care options in your community, please visit CareFinder™, our interactive online guide at www.alz.org/qualitycare.
Our quality care campaign, launched in 2005, advocates for improved long-term dementia care with health care providers, families and caregivers of people with dementia, and federal and state policy makers.
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
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.
Seminars and conferences
Currently, there are not any seminars or conferences scheduled at this time. Please check back periodically for updates.
