Human Services and Gerontology Programs
Professional Development Opportunities
Dementia Specialist Program: Best Practices
March 22 and 29, 2011
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cleary Alumni & Friends Center, UW-La Crosse
1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours)
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2011
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Registration Form (1 page PDF)
Recommended for all levels of direct care staff, the Dementia Specialist program offers the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques to those caring for persons with dementia. Based on the principles of person-centered care, this 2 day program offers practical skills that increase caregiver’s confidence and effectiveness, especially when addressing difficult behaviors.
The program offers creative and interactive learning experiences with significant opportunities for networking. Offered in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater WI Chapter.
Objectives:
- To recognize dementia as a disease and identify its progression and impact
- To understand the experiences of people with dementia
- To develop communication skills as a caregiver and care team member
- To acquire problem-solving tools to prevent and reduce behavioral symptoms
- To adopt a “person first” approach that empowers caregivers and increases work satisfaction
- To learn the skills of building partnerships with family members and care partners
Instructors:
Liz Greenwald is the La
Crosse Area Outreach Specialist for the Alzheimer’s Association
of Greater Wisconsin.
Sharlene Bellefeuille,
ADC is the Outreach Specialist in Spooner, Wis.
Costs:
$150, includes materials and lunches
$125, Coulee Region LTC Workforce Coalition members and UW-L
Gerontology Certificate students
Offered in partnership with:
Target audience: All levels of care staff
To register or for more information: 608.785.6508, 1.866.865.9233 or kdeschepper@uwlax.edu