ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA TRAINING – Day 1:  8 Hours

Our course will increase your knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. By taking our course, you will learn to –

·         Know what signs to look for in your resident’s daily behavior

·         Stay compliant with DSS requirements

·         Lessen the chance of legal issues

·         Improve the care of your residents.

·         Determine when you should refer your resident to their doctor for an appraisal

·         Adjust your services to the resident’s need.

We will have interactive discussions and course material that will aid your understanding and retention of these diseases.

Do you know the regulations to follow when working with hospice? Do you know who pays for it? Learn how hospice helps you & importantly, specific DSS regulations when caring for hospice residents. Provides 2 hours RCFE, ARF & NHAP continuing education

Have you ever walked into a facility where everyone is sleeping in the lobby?  Let’s put together an activity program that even your most tired resident can’t resist!  Next to food and care, your activities will be your biggest marketing tool.  There can be a successful activities program for each cognitive and physical resident level.

Learn how to turn your residents into interactive, activity fans!

In this class, you will learn about:

·         The types of activities that are required by regulations

·         Activities that meet each group criteria

·         How to get your residents to participate and interact

·         Utilizing volunteers – policies and procedures

·         Fun holiday and activity ideas

Your class fee includes training materials and unless otherwise noted, beverages and morning pastries.

This two day class is DSS/CCL approved for 20 hours of RCFE and ARF CEU Administrator recertification training credit.