Introduction to Person-Centered Dementia Care
This full-day training will provide a basic overview of the anatomy and clinical manifestations of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia and then, by applying the principles of person-centered care, empower caregivers across the health care continuum to afford choice, autonomy and personhood into the world of the person living with dementia. It is advised that the ‘Introduction to Person-Centered Care’ be taken prior to this specialist training. We will focus on skills for interpreting verbal and nonverbal communications and outline ways to interact with the person living with dementia. Participants will:
Apply new knowledge to understanding the behaviors/actions/needs of the person living with dementia
Using person-centered care strategies/tools, gain insight into how to effectively respond to the various expressions/behaviors of the person living with dementia
Create meaningful, purposeful engagement for those living with dementia
What is that? A powerful short video that really sends a message about aging and intergenerational communication, particularly for those living with cognitive impairment.
Resources
New York State Dementia Resources
Mouth Care Without a Battle - an evidence-based approach to person-centered daily mouth care for persons with cognitive and physical impairment. Part I; Part II
Bathing Without a Battle - DVD by Joanne Rader. Written guidance from the Alzheimer’s Association.