Training is based on the Alzheimer’s Association publication, Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for Assisted Living Residences and Nursing Homes, and stress the importance of developing greater personal relationships with residents. Direct care workers who understand both Alzheimer symptoms and the individual resident can make better decisions about the most effective method for providing care.
Person Centered Care: Skill Building for Professional Caregivers of People with Dementia
A six-hour dementia care training program for professional caregivers
Do residents in your facility present behavior challenges? This six-hour workshop will teach your staff how to interact more effectively with those who have dementia and build valuable caregiving skills. Topics include: Dementia Basics; Improving Communications; Understanding Behaviors; Enhancing Mealtimes; and Reducing Pain.
Upcoming Training Dates
- April 9
- May 14
- June 11
All training sessions are held from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m at the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter office at 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.
A non-refundable registration fee of $75 must be recieved at least two (2) days prior to training for class reservation. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
For more information, or to register for a training course, please contact Linda Williams at 703.359.4440.
