FOUNDATIONNS OF DEMENTIA CARE
| Comprehensive training based on the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for Assisted Living Residences and Nursing Homes. Based on the best and latest evidence in dementia care research and the experience of direct care experts. This program, teaching person-centered care, helps direct care providers make better connections to residents with dementia, resulting in improved quality of life for both residents and staff. Program includes training materials and certificate of attendance. |
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All programs will be held at the Alzheimer’s Association Administrative Office Pine West Plaza, Bldg. 4, Suite 405, Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12205 2:00 – 4:00 pm (2nd Thursday of each month) Fee per session: $25.00 *Attend 5 Sessions for $100 (Savings of $25) |
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| Thursday, Dec. 10th, 2009 |
Session 4: Reducing Pain |
| Thursday, Jan. 14th, 2010 |
Session 5: Making Connections |
| Thursday, Feb. 11th, 2010 |
Session 6: Understanding Wandering |
| Thursday, March 11th, 2010 |
Session 7: Reducing Risk Reducing Falls |
| hursday, April 8th, 2010 |
Session 8: Promoting Restraint-Free Care |
| Thursday, May 13th, 2010 |
Session 9: End of Life Care |
| Thursday, June 10th, 2010 |
Session 10: Learning to Lead |
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