Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia care Seminar
THE PATHWAY TO BECOME A
Certified dementia Practioner (CDP) through the NCCDP
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA CARE SEMINAR (addc)
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTIONER
A Certified Dementia Practioner (CDP) is a person who has met the highest standard in Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia care education. Take the path to CDP certification through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP),
the Gold Standard in dementia education.
This seminar is offered in-person and virtually.
CEUs are available in most states.
For more information, click the link below
This a required seminar for those pursuing CDP certification and who qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. The Certified Dementia Practioner is a person who has met the highest standard in Alzheimer’s and Dementia education.
If you are not interested in CDP certification but would like a superior education in Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia care, this is the course for you!
Who Should attend
Physicians
Nurses
Nursing Assistants
Psychologists
Geriatric Counselor
Geriatric Care Managers
Patient Advocates
Home Care Agencies
Professional Caregivers
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Speech and Language Therapists
Research Professionals
Senior Day Care Staff
Government Agencies
Administrators
Memory Care Program Directors
Activity Professionals
Recreational Therapists
Aging Life Professionals
Assisted Living Managers
Nursing Home Managers
Hospital Staff
Memory Care Managers
Social Workers,
Case Managers
Audiologists
Hospice Staff
Elder Law Attorneys
Community Leaders
Community Businesses
Community Organizations
Individuals Living with Dementia
Families and Caregivers
Dentists
Dental Hygienists
Faith-Based Communities
Senior Center Staff
Audiologists
Pharmacists
Personal Care Assistants
COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES
To provide fundamental education on dementia and dementia care
To enhance the quality of life of dementia patients/clients through education
Foster sensitivity and respect for people living with dementia
To provide sensitive approaches for personal care
To teach communication techniques to successfully establish a trusting relationship
To enhance the level of purposeful engagement in the person’s day
To provide education of end of life issues
PARTICIPANTS WILL
Have a better understanding of Dementia
Identify common causes of aggressive, repetitive and sundown behavior in older adults
Describe behaviors/care interventions that may be used to prevent, reduce or eliminate difficult care situations
Describe the challenges related to caregiver stress and utilize stress reduction techniques
Learn alternative activity interventions that are success-oriented
Receive certificate of attendance in seminar
MODULES INCLUDED ARE:
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Communication
Feelings
Depression
Repetitive Behavior
Staff and Family Support
Repetitive Behavior
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Wondering
Hoarding
Aggressive Behaviors
Diversity and Cultural Competence
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Wondering
Hoarding
Aggressive Behaviors
Catastrophic Reactions
Intimacy and Sexuality
Personal Care
Intimacy and Sexuality
Personal Care
Pain
Nutrition
Activities
Environment
End of Life.
Spiritual Care
SEMINAR AGENDA REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION
AGENDA
7:45 AM - Registration
8:00 AM – Morning Session
Noon - Lunch on your own
12:30 PM - Afternoon Session
4:30 PM - Conclusion
COST
$195 per person. For five or more attendees, please email, Patty.Flott@RememberingRose.net to receive our discounted pricing.
Corporate Discounts are available
Fees include Digital Student Notebook, Completion Certificate, CDP Application to submit to NCCDP
CANCELLATION POLICY
The instructor reserves the right to cancel the seminar based on insufficient enrollment. Registrants who need to cancel must provide the instructor with notice in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the seminar. Cancellations are refundable less a $75 administration charge. Substitutions may be made at any time.
No recording is permitted in the seminar unless used for the sole purpose of viewing the digital handbook.
CEU’S
The Alzheimer Disease and Dementia Care Seminar has been approved for 7 CEU’S for Nurses with the CEU Network in most states for an additional fee of $28.00, information will be provided in class.
Anyone with special needs please notify Patty Flott, at least seven days prior to the seminar.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE DEMENTIA CARE SEMINAR
(Pathway to CDP) taught by NCCDP corporate-approved instructors
You may visit NCCDP to find out more about the application process and certification eligibility.
Remembering Rose founder, Patty Flott has a BA from Mount Saint Mary’s University where she studied Psychology, Sociology, and Social Welfare.
She founded Anitas Angels, Inc., a residential eldercare care business, employing and training nurses, nursing assistants, and companion care aids to take care of the elderly in their homes. She worked as a Director for Sales and Marketing for the Residence on Greenbelt.
She has been an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer since 2006, working closely with the association as a Support Group Facilitator, raising awareness on Capitol Hill, and promoting legislation that has created an infrastructure that will support healthcare professionals, communities, individuals, families, and care partners.
Patty started Remembering Rose, to expedite the delivery of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care education, to ensure that healthcare professionals, staff, memory care communities, families, and individuals are well-trained to provide current, appropriate, competent, and compassionate direct dementia care.
She is certified through the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), as a Certified Dementia Practioner(CDP), Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT), Certified Dementia Care Support Group Facilitator( CDCSGF), as Certified First Responder Dementia Trainer(CFR-DT). She is also certified as a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP ) through the International Council of Certified Montessori Dementia Professionals.
Patty delivers current dementia care education through a positive, interactive, and engaging curriculum that is tailored toward her audience. Her mission is to de-stigmatize dementia, bring dementia awareness and education to all who support, service, love and care for people living with dementia, so they will have a feeling of belonging, a sense of purpose, and a shared belief that all people living with dementia will have their needs met with respect and dignity.
1. Complete the live or virtual NCCDP Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia Care Seminar (ADDC)
2. Submit the CDP application to the NCCDP for consideration
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WHY BECOME A CERTIFIED DEMENTIA VOLUNTEER
*To provide fundamental education on dementia and dementia care
*To enhance the quality of life of dementia patients/clients through education
*To teach communication techniques to successfully establish a trusting relationship
*To enhance the level of purposeful engagement in the person’s day
*Foster sensitivity and respect for people living with dementia
*To provide sensitive approaches for personal care
*To provide education on end-of-life care
To teach communication techniques
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To explore the CDP requirements and to see if you qualify, visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.org.
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