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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.

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)

 
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