Dementia: Strategies for Support and Success - 3 hours (Not for Admin Renewal)

Content
2 modules

Rating

Course length
3 hours

Instructor
Sharon Gibson

Price
$24.00 USD

Description

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs.

Caring for individuals with dementia requires a deep understanding of their unique needs, along with empathy, patience, and specialized techniques.

This course provides insight into person-centered care, the progression of dementia, effective communication methods, and hands-on strategies such as the "Best Friends Approach" and the "Validation Method." This course also discusses creating a dementia-friendly environment, promoting independence, managing daily activities, and ensuring resident safety.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand person-centered care to treat residents as individuals, showing respect, dignity, and empathy.
  • Focus on what matters most to each person when planning their care.
  • Help residents with tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, and moving safely.
  • Encourage independence whenever possible.
  • Create a safe and comfortable environment.
  • Use positive approaches to handle behaviors like wandering or agitation.
  • Provide activities that residents enjoy and can successfully participate in.
  • Understand the regulations for caring for residents with dementia.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Staff Certificate of Completion.

Learning credits

Hr.
3.0
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Strategies for Support and Success
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Dementia: Strategies for Support and Success Quiz
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