Introduction
Activities are an integral part of our daily existence and give meaning to our lives. They help us structure our day, give us a sense of accomplishment, and make us feel valued. This is especially true for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Activities are a fundamental component of dementia care.
Activity-based Alzheimer care suggests that activities are the foundation of care. Every event, encounter or exchange is an activity. The scope of activities includes every interaction with staff members, volunteers, relatives, and other individuals—not only scheduled events provided by activity staff.
Program description
The Alzheimer’s Association developed "Activity-based Alzheimer Care: Building a Therapeutic Program" with some of the nation’s leading activity experts in dementia care to support care settings and caregiving staff in building therapeutic programs. Content and objectives are based on information and input from national focus groups, pilot programs, Association chapter representatives, and other national organizations.
What attendees will learn
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The fundamental components of activity-based Alzheimer care
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To effectively examine assessment and care planning
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To identify program design options and method for implementation
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To adapt activities and the environment to better meet individual needs
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A variety of ways to evaluate new and current programs
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To identify and implement the various aspects of teamwork
Who should attend
Activity professionals working with individuals with dementia in all care settings should not miss this program. If you have a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and your primary job responsibilities include activity programming design and implementation, the "Activity-based Alzheimer Care: Building a Therapeutic Program" is definitely for you.
Continuing education
This program has been pre-approved for 7 contact hours by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP). Professional CE certificates will be issued at the end of the program.
This program has been approved for .6 continuing education units (CEUs) through the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. There is an additional $10 fee payable to ATRA for this CEU transcript.
Course dates
For more information about course dates and locations, please contact your local Alzheimer's Association.
May 6, 2008
Greater Illinois Chapter
Contact: Susan Rothas – susan.rothas@alz.org
May 8, 2008
Northeastern New York
Contact: Gretchen Moore Simmons - gretchen.moore-simmons@alz.org
May 9, 2008
Miami Valley Chapter
Piqua Country Club, Piqua. Ohio
Conatct: Miami Valley Chapter 937.291.3332
May 14, 2008
Greater New Jersey
Contact: Kella Boyer – kella.boyer@alz.org
May 23, 2008
Inland Northwest
Contact: Joel Loiacono – joel.loiacono@alz.org
May 29, 2008
National Capital Area
Cotact: Linda Williams – linda.williams@alz.org
June 25, 2008 (two classes scheduled)
Massachusetts/New Hampshire
Contact: Lindsay Brennan - lindsay.brennan@alz.org
