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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
Take The Pathway To Become A Certified Dementia Volunteer™
This seminar provides a broad overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia in relation to understanding and managing symptoms and behavior. Healthcare providers are eligible to take the path to certification as a
CDV™– Certified Dementia Volunteer™– through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
To see if you qualify, please visit www.nccdp.org
Purpose
Volunteers are special beyond measure. As an individual, be recognized for all you do, while demonstrating your dedication to serve. As an organization, show your volunteers just how valuable and important they are by providing this opportunity.
Be Recognized
This seminar provides
volunteers who interact and care for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia specialized training to ensure appropriate, sensitive, and effective service delivery. An informed approach can greatly impact this population.
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Enhance the quality of life for patients with dementia by educating providers
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Discuss current, past, and future trends for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment
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Foster sensitivity and respect for clients with dementia
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Learn communication techniques to identify needs and facilitate appropriate socialization opportunities
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Reduce client and volunteer staff stress while improving the effectiveness of care
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Identify methods for assisting with activities while maintaining dignity and comfort
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Recognize common causes of aggression, repetitive behaviors, and sundowning
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Learn alternative activity interventions that account for varying levels of abilities
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Discuss environmental design and considerations to maximize comfort and usability of space
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Identify sexuality and intimacy needs and concerns
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Highlight cultural needs and perceptions impacting needs and client support systems
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Gain an understanding of nutritional needs and strategies
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Recognize caregiver needs and support systems available
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Explore end-of-life care considerations to support a peaceful transition for clients, staff, and families
Intended Outcomes/Objectives
Seminar Content
Introduction to Alzheimer's & Dementia
Diagnosis, Prognosis, & Treatment
Key Features & Approaches
Communication & Feelings
Depression & Repetitive Behaviors
Delusions, Hallucinations, Hoarding & Wandering
Aggressive Behaviors & Catastrophic Reactions
Personal Needs & Approaches
Intimacy & Sexuality
Personal Care
Pain
Nutrition
Environmental Needs & Recommendations
Activities
Environment
Social Support & End-of-Life Considerations
Staff & Family Support
Diversity & Cultural Competence
Spiritual Care & End of Life
MRI of Vascular Dementia
CDV Pathway
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Register for course (payment $195)
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Receive confirmation email including Zoom details for the day of the seminar
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Attend entire course to qualify to apply for CDV status
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Complete course evaluation (send to KC)
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Receive course certificate (from KC)
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Complete CDV application online with NCCDP 30 days post-seminar (including $75 payment to NCCDP)
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Renew CDV every two years by taking the ADDC Seminar as a refresher
Requirements
1. Those actively serving as a volunteer at a care facility, hospital, rehab center, hospice care, home care, agency, association, etc. that provides dementia care services
2. Minimum of 1- year completed with at least 55 hours per year, and currently an active volunteer with clients diagnosed with dementia
3. High school graduate
4. At least 18 years of age
5. Completed the NCCDP Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Seminar curriculum by a NCCDP CADDCT Trainer in good standing
6. Letter from Volunteer Director/Administrator/Executive Director verifying status of participation, in good standing, and service hours
Seminar Instructor: Kari Johnson, OTR/L, CDP®, CADDCT®, CMDCP®, CMDCPT™, BCPA
Kari is an Occupational Therapist, Certified Dementia Practitioner®, Certified Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Trainer®, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional®, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer™, and a Board Certified Patient Advocate with over 25 years of healthcare experience. She began her career as a CNA, practiced as a Social Worker in the United Kingdom, and has been an occupational therapist for 14 years.
Kari uniquely weaves her personal experiences, in addition to her professional experiences, into the content that will be presented. The course review comments consistently mention her teaching style, interesting professional and personal case examples, and the immediate applicability to the real-life situations attendees face in their own roles.
***No video taping or pictures are allowed during the seminar**
Seminar Registration
Seminar Provided Live via Zoom
$75 cancellation fee. No fee to switch to another course date (see flexible scheduling below).
Flexible Scheduling: Mix and match morning/day/evening 1 and 2 seminars. Also, you may attend the 1st half of a full-day seminar and finish the 2nd half on a different date.
CONTACT US if you are interested in a customized flexible schedule.
Available Discounts
Karing Consulting 2 Course Discount: $40 discount off the Montessori Dementia Care Professional Seminar fee or Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar fee when both courses are completed with Karing Consulting. Email for further details about the ICCDP association CMDCP® application discount (for current CDPs®) and the Karing Consulting Discount Code!
Referral Discount: Refer someone to attend a seminar provided by Karing Consulting, and your course fee will be reduced by $25. You can refer up to 7 people.
Corporate Discount: SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT on CDV application fees for facilities/companies with groups of 10 or more people that complete the course on the same day(s). The seminar is closed to outside attendees and allows you to market your organization as one of the best!!
CONTACT US for more information and a quote!