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Donate NowConnecticut-Based Resources for Professionals
- Local programs for healthcare professionals
- Grant-funded programs and opportunities in Connecticut
- Training through the Alzheimer's and Dementia Care ECHO® Program
- Continuing education (CE/CME/CNE)
- Connecticut Health Systems Directors
- Public health information for Connecticut
- Dementia Care Navigation
Local Programs for Healthcare Professionals
Person-Centered Dementia Care: a Habilitation Therapy Training CurriculumThe curriculum is a train-the-trainer model created to prepare attendees, already familiar with Alzheimer’s and dementia care, to train direct care staff in a wide range of residential and community based care settings. The 7-hour in-person training teaches attendees how to deliver the 13-hour curriculum based on the person-centered model of Habilitation Therapy.
Includes:
- Nationally recognized peer-reviewed, evidence-based person-centered care approach from the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations
- Eligibility to purchase the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ® certification for staff
- $700 Per attendee
- $350 For each additional staff attending the same training date
- $275 Non-profit rate
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Grant-funded programs and opportunities in Connecticut
The Alzheimer's Association international grant program supports professionals at every stage and include categories designed to address gaps in Alzheimer’s and dementia research efforts. View and apply for a grant through the Alzheimer’s Association.
Dementia Care Navigation
Dementia Care Navigation programs encourage and improve coordinated care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, which is fragmented or absent in most settings — particularly in primary care. These programs have shown to improve health outcomes, reduce emergency room visits, lower hospital readmissions, shorten hospital stays, and reduce delays in long-term care placement.
By providing clinical and non-clinical support, dementia care navigation programs support people living with dementia and their caregivers to overcome barriers that compromise care and health outcomes. Learn about our Dementia Care Navigation Guiding Principles.
Training through the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care ECHO® Program
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care ECHO Program connects multidisciplinary dementia care experts with community care providers in a free continuing education series of interactive, case-based video conferencing sessions.
Through each dementia care training program, professionals can build expertise and become leaders in high-quality, person-centered dementia care.
- Learn about training for health systems and medical professionals.
- Learn about training for professional care providers.
Continuing education (CE/CME/CNE)
The Connecticut Chapter is committed to helping professionals improve their knowledge and skills, build stronger teams, and deliver better care to people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, caregivers, and their families.
Programs and meetings are often attended by activity professionals, administrators, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and staff trainers.
- Discover local continuing education opportunities
- Discover national continuing education opportunities
Connecticut Health Systems Directors
From assessment and diagnosis to care planning and follow-up, Alzheimer Association Health Systems Directors assist hospitals and clinicians with transforming their dementia care practices. To learn more about local resources, fill out our Health Systems Request form.
Public health information for Connecticut
Effective public health interventions to address cognitive health are being implemented across the United States. Learn about public health action on dementia in Connecticut, the impact of Alzheimer’s, and how governments and organizations are addressing the growing crisis.

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