The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program is offering a series of educational trainings to help individuals better understand how to implement person-centered care in all aspects of dementia care as well as learn appropriate dementia care techniques in line with nationally recognized Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in 5 key topic areas:
- Fundamentals of Person-Centered Care
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
- Assessment and Care Planning
- Dementia-Related Behaviors and Communication
- Support of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
This program is FREE and 3 CEUs are available
⇒ September 2024
Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals – Virtual | Friday, September 13
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CST)
Presented by Joan Danks
Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals (2- part virtual class)
Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (CST)
Presented by Lofty Loftesnes
October 2024
Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals |
Tuesday, October 8 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Presented by Julie Praska-Moser
Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals –
Thursday, October 24 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Presented by Vanessa Hoines
November 2024
Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals
Monday, November 4 | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (CST)
Presented by Beth Olson
Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals
Monday, November 18th | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CST)
Presented by Carolina Zamarron
This project is supported by funding through the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Adult & Aging Services Section.
- The Alzheimer’s Association offers a number of Alzheimer’s and dementia programs available live.
- Access Alzheimer’s and dementia education in Spanish.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org/mnnd or call the 24/7 Helpline 800/272-3900 for support.
