This full-day seminar covers the essentials of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, with practical strategies you can use right away. Completing the seminar meets the education requirement to apply for Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification through the NCCDP.
What you’ll learn
- How dementia affects the brain, behavior and communication
- Person-centered approaches to daily care
- Responding to challenging behaviors with compassion
- Supporting families and caring for yourself as a caregiver
- Next steps for applying for CDP certification
Who it’s for
Nurses, aides, activity and social services staff, administrators and dedicated family caregivers.