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Alzheimer's / Dementia Care Training Program
Senior Living University
Written materials are presented in short modules estimated to take 15-30 minutes to complete. Materials are designed to communicate clearly and to maximize retention. Review questions are provided as reinforcement throughout the course, with a final exam that reviews the entire course. Contents include:
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Your Role as an Assisted Living Caregiver
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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
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Providing Care for Confused Residents
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Communication Skills for Residents With Alzheimer's Disease
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Managing Challenging Behaviors
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Supporting Family Members
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Care for the Caregiver
Five documentary videos provided to reinforce the lessons presented in the written materials, are filmed in assisted living communities with actual residents and caregivers. (See below for a complete description of each video)
Course Materials:
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Participant Manual(s)
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Final Exam(s)
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Certificate(s) of Study
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Instructor Guides
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5 Videos
Price $695.00
Shipping and Handling $25.00
Also Available:
Video Package Only (5 videos and instructor guide) $650.00 + $22.00 S&H
Additional Participant Materials (Manual, Test, Certificate) $150.00 + $15.00 S&H
To purchase the complete
Alzheimer's/Dementia Care program, please enter quantity then click "Add To Cart"Videos:
An Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease (run time 15:56) By meeting seniors living with this illness, myths about the disease are dispelled as caregivers learn the basics about the various stages of Alzheimer's.
Communicating With Residents Who Have Alzheimer's Disease (run time 19:44) This video demonstrates how to communicate more effectively with those affected by the disease through unique training techniques.
Wandering: Is It a Problem? (run time 14:19) Watch as model caregivers explain this misunderstood behavior and display effective re-direction techniques.
Resisting Care...Putting Yourself in Their Shoes (run time 14:17) The perfect guide to responding safely and effectively to resident resistance with compassion and quality care.
Agitation...It's a Sign (run time 14:42) This video takes a visual journey into understanding the causes of agitated behaviors. It teaches appropriate prevention and intervention.