Campaign for Quality Residential Care
People with dementia make up 50% of residents in long-term care. The Alzheimer's Association is committed to championing dementia care that is safe and respectful for each individual, and to train health care providers to provide the best possible dementia care. Our National Dementia Care Practice Recommendations are supported by numerous national healthcare associations serving the elderly and at-risk populations.
Foundations of Dementia Care
Our Foundations of Dementia Care training program is based upon the National Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. Participants learn care approaches through role-playing exercises and lively discussions using realistic film clips and case studies.
On-Site Training for RCFE Administrators, Nurses, Social Workers and Direct Care Staff
Our professional education trainers will work with you to design the best training plan for your scheduling needs and budget. You have the flexibility to purchase all training modules or choose the ones most critical for your staff. CEUs are included in the cost of training. For more information on our professional education classes, please contact Laura Printy, Professional Education Manager at Laura.Printy@sanalz.org, or 858.492.4400 ext. 122. For a complete list of modules, click here.
Training in the Community
Alzheimer’s Join us for a community-based class geared to refresh or increase your caregiving skills and earn Continuing Education Units. Classes are offered year-round throughout the community on topics such as Compassionate Communications, Addressing Challenging Behaviors, enhancing memory skills, and many other topics. A modest fee is charged for CEUs. For more information on our professional education classes, please contact Laura Printy, Professional Education Manager at Laura.Printy@sanalz.org, or 858.492.4400 ext. 122. For a complete list of upcoming Community Presentations, click here.
Web-based training
The Alzheimer’s Association Learning Academy’ s online curriculum makes high quality dementia care training affordable, convenient and accessible to any professional working with the elderly. Eight self-paced modules are available. The fee is $20 per module and topics include:
• Overview of Dementia
• Communication
• Medications for Behavioral Problems
• Managing Difficult Behaviors
• Working with Families
• Elder Abuse Reporting Laws
• Personal Care & Special Needs
• Activities
Visit http://www.alzceu.org/ to start learning today! For more information about the online Learning Academy contact Laura.Printy@sanalz.org or 858.492.4400 ext. 122.
2008 California Guideline for Alzheimer’s Disease Management
This guideline was developed by the California Workgroup on Alzheimer's Disease Management through a collaborative effort of healthcare providers, consumers, academicians, and representatives of professional and volunteer organizations that included a review of scientific evidence supplemented by expert opinion when research has been unavailable or inconsistent.
What is covered in the Guidelines?
• Support for a team approach to quality management of Alzheimer's disease
• Importance of an accurate assessment
• Treatment options - including a new class of medication
• Approaches to patient and caregiver education and support - including evidence that links positive patient outcomes to caregiver education and support
• Legal Considerations
• New evidence on management of the disease in very early and end stages
One-page summary: Click here to view the one page California Guideline summary reference
One-page summary (National): Click here to view the National Guideline summary reference
Full Report: Click here to download the full report (4MB pdf file)
Provider Checklist for Treating a Confused Elder
This checklist is based in part upon the California Guidelines. It provides treatment information including: History and Physical, Laboratory Tests, Diagnostic Tests, Social and Safety Issues, and Referral to a Social Worker or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Click here to view the checklist.
