Welcome to Community Training Connection for Staff!

All residents need the chance to express their thoughts and feelings. It is important to remember that because of the dementia, they also need additional time in order to express themselves. Caregivers should speak in simple, direct language. The use of gestures, pictures, verbal cues and written words are also a big help in communicating with residents. As dementia progresses, the person's ability to communicate will be increasingly impaired. It is important for caregivers to recognize their residents' varying abilities to communicate and to find ways to help residents compensate. Read more

Caring for a person with dementia can be a complex, trying, and, at times, heartbreaking task. The care needs of a person suffering from dementia become greater and more intimate as they are slowly robbed of their faculties. This course gives dementia caregiver tools to navigate day-to-day care needs, monitor for common health concerns, and keep them engaged, independent and safe, while preserving their dignity and individuality. Read more

The purpose if this course is to give administrators and caregivers a basic understanding dementia and the significant challenges it poses in residential care. The term “dementia” refers to a pattern of features and traits; it is not a disease by itself. Rather, it is associated with many different underlying disorders. The term is used to mean an impairment or loss of mental powers. It consists of two Latin words, which translate to “away” and “mind.” Dementia causes many areas of intellectual ability to decline, and it is severe enough to interfere with daily functioning of a healthy, alert person. The decline affects many areas such as vocabulary, judgement, reasoning, physical coordination and mathematics. Read more

This course helps the administrator understand how dementia affects the daily activities of a resident. It provides tips and techniques to assist residents with dementia while allowing them to maintain their dignity. Read more

‘Developmental disability’ is an umbrella term for any condition that disrupts normal development and function during childhood, with the effects often persisting through adulthood. Developmental delays can be caused a wide variety of conditions affecting the brain. This course covers some of the more common types of developmental disorders, along with care techniques, particular needs that accompany aging, and the basic provisions of the Lanterman Act. Read more

Diabetes Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that results in too much glucose, a form of sugar, in the bloodstream. DM negatively impacts multiple body systems. There are Type I Diabetes, Type II Diabetes, and a newer reference to pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes.  The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of diabetes mellitus, its types and causes, clinical criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options, as well as screening and prevention guidelines to enhance the affected resident’s clinical outcomes and as result, their quality of life Read more