I received a press release from the Alzheimer’s Association, offering a training on August 14th and 21st. Here is the full text of their press release:
The Alzheimer’s Association will present its innovative two-day Dementia Specialist Training course on Thursday, August 14th and August 21st at the Country Inn and Suites, 2921 O’Leary Lane, East Troy.
The training is open to direct care professionals including nurses, nursing assistants, crisis intervention staff, social workers, supervisors, administrators, therapists, etc. This two-day highly interactive program teaches the skills necessary for successfully interacting with people who have dementia.
The training is fun, interesting and innovative and includes role playing, case studies, and experiential exercises. All materials, parking, breakfast, refreshments and lunch are included in the program fee of $100 per person. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate for 15 contact hours.
Course topics for this 15-hour program include, understanding Alzheimer’s disease and aging, understanding person-effective communication, impact of the environment, promoting strengths and abilities, adding meaning to daily life, accepting behavior as communication, and teamwork and self care.
Two week advance registration is required for this training, to register, please contact Diane Baughn, Education and Training Services Manager at 414-479-8800. Please visit www.alz.org/sewi and click on Professional Training for more information.
Dementia Specialist Training is made possible in part through a grant from the Extendicare Foundation, a national non-profit organization that provides grants for research, education and service related programs pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers.
The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin provides information, education, and support to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout an 11-county region. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and chapter services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the toll-free, 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.