Free Training for Professional Caregivers in Virginia

Professional training from the Alzheimer's Association Foundations of Dementia Care allows long-term care staff to learn essential skills for dementia care through role-playing exercises and discussions using realistic film clips and case studies. Certificates of attendance will be available.

Following are the modules and learning objectives offered at the May 19 training:

About Dementia

■ Define dementia and its symptoms ■ Discuss how these symptoms affect the ability of people to function ■ Describe some basic ways to help people with dementia

Improving Communications

■ List five communication challenges faced by people with dementia ■ Discuss non-verbal communication strategies ■ List five components of a positive physical approach ■ Discuss 10 guidelines for improving verbal communication

Making Connections

■ Identify the social needs of people with dementia ■ Discuss ways that social needs can be met
■ Describe techniques to better understand people with dementia ■ Discuss why engaging people with dementia is important ■ Demonstrate how to interact with people with dementia at all stages of the disease ■ Practice being creative when engaging people with dementia

Understanding Behaviors

■ Describe five ways dementia affects behavior
■ Discuss why people with dementia may behave in certain ways ■ Explain when a behavior becomes a concern ■ Use the Cues and Clues model to discuss a case study

To register, please call our toll-free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 and provide the following information:

■ First and Last Name ■ Home Address ■ Home Phone ■ Email Address ■ Training Date and Location Preference

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