Professional Training Workshop Launches Spring 2009
Optimal care for persons with dementia requires specialized skills and exceptional sensitivity to client/resident needs. The chapter is pleased to offer Foundations of Dementia Care, evidence-based professional training designed to meet your professional staff needs.
Topic examples include:
- Learning to Lead
- About Dementia
- Enhancing Mealtime
- Reducing Pain
- Promoting Restraint-free Care
- Addressing Symptoms at End of Life
Benefits to you, your staff, your organization, and those you serve:
- State regulations are addressed and met
- Properly trained staff are happier, more productive and stay with your organization longer
- Successful supervisors learn to model and motivate more effectively
- Staff experiences positive connections with persons with dementia & their families
Our field-tested training features:
- A Person-centered approach
- Interactive learning
- Highly skilled, experienced, and engaging trainers
Foundations of Dementia Care is offered in two formats:
- Classroom training: workshops are designed and structured in such a manner that staff from multiple care facilities can participate. Please contact Shelly Young at 817.336.4949 to learn when the next session is scheduled.
- On-site training: workshops will be held at dates, times and locations established by the Alzheimer’s Association in collaboration with hosting organization.
For more information or to schedule training for your facility, contact Shelly Young at 817.336.4949.
