Welcome to Community Training Connection for Staff!

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. 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

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. Do you ever wonder about the motivations behind ‘problem’ or ‘maladaptive’ behaviors in individuals in your care? By approaching all behavior as communication, we can listen to what an individual may be trying to tell us, discover the reasons behind their behavior, and take steps to meet their needs or concerns. As dementia progresses, a person's communication ability will become increasingly impaired. Administrators and caregivers need to recognize that individuals in their care have varying communication abilities and find ways to help them compensate. Read more

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. 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 is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. 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

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. Read more

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. There is increasing evidence that music can spark compelling outcomes even in the very late stages of Alzheimer's and other dementias. Music can shift mood, manage agitation, stimulate positive social interactions, facilitate cognitive function and coordinate motor movements. No wonder then, that the subject of the effects of music on dementia care has become so popular. Read more