Dementia Capable Care: The Caregivers Survival Guide (Session 4)

Class | This class has been canceled

450 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017 United States

Lane Thomas, Room 304

Anyone

10/20/2018-10/27/2018

9:00 AM-1:00 PM on Sat

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$75.00

Dementia Capable Care is a training and certification course for professional and family caregivers to increase the understanding of dementia and improve communication and care for persons with dementia. The training introduces a best-abilities, person-centered approach to caring for persons with dementia. Participants will learn about the types and stages of dementia, communication tools and techniques, the role of memory and function in terms of a person’s best ability to function, behavior management strategies, and supporting families and caregivers.

  • Participants who complete the course and pass the certification exam will receive a Dementia Capable Care Specialist certification, sponsored by Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
  • This training is made possible by a grant from the Battle Creek Community Foundation and is a spon-sored activity of the Dementia Friendly Battle Creek Initiative. Other in-kind support provided by Home Care Transitions, Inc., Kellogg Community College, WW Thayne (Senior Times), Bronson at Home, and the Alzheimer’s Association—Great Lakes Chapter.