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

For a description of the modules, pricing plans and a free demo, go to http://www.caresprogram.com/

Dementia Care Training for Team Leaders

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.

This course costs $25 per person ($40 to include CEUs for social workers and long term care administrators) and volume discounts are available. For a free demo and to register, go to: The Dementia Care Training for Team Leaders site.

Upcoming Programs & Articles Archive

• Long-Term Care Housing and service evolution addresses "Longevity Revolution" - report explores issues surrounding long-term care and the aging U.S. population, from HCFO.
• Special report about African-Americans - the increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
• Special report about Hispanics & Latinos - the increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
• Dementia Care Practice Recommendations - for assisted living residences and nursing homes.

Support Services

The Southeast Florida Chapter is the area's premier provider of these support and educational services:

• Books
  
  • The 36 Hour Day, by Nancy L. Mace, M.A. and Peter V. Rabins, M.C., M.P.H. - $10
  • The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's - Proofing Your Home, by Mark L. Warner - $20
  • Elder Rage or Take My Father...Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents, by Jacqueline Marcell - $15
• Free family consultants
• Alzheimer's Education Series
• Karp Lending Library
• Resource Center
• Professional speakers bureau
• Medic Alert^® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return^® wanderers identification program <
• Specialized support groups - facilitated by professionals and caregivers

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