Dementia Certificate Level One: Fulfilling Massachusetts Regulations??
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Hyannis, MA ?????This eight-hour interactive program is designed to enhance the knowledge of professionals working with individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.??
Topics include: Overview of Alzheimer???s disease and related dementias including: communicating and connecting with residents; techniques and approaches to care; person-centered care; understanding the needs of the family; dietary needs of residents; social needs and activities; recognizing and responding to caregiver stress; and preventing, recognizing and responding to abuse and neglect.??
8 CEs available for nurses, social workers, mental health counselors and psychologists??
Instructor
The program is taught by Suzanne Faith, RN psych, Senior Director, Hope Dementia & Alzheimer???s Services.
Cost
$160.00 includes materials fee
Schedule January 20 and February 3, 2017, at Old Colony Elder Services, 144 Main Street, Brockton, MA??
12:00 p.m. ??? 4:00 p.m.
Register
For more information or to register, please call (508) 775-5656, visit HopeDementia.org or email Info@HopeDementia.org.
About HopeHealth??
HopeHealth has been enhancing the quality of life for people experiencing serious illness and loss for more than 35 years. In 2012, Alzheimer???s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands affiliated with the non-profit organization to enhance and expand its programs and community services. Today, the non-profit organization delivers a wide range of services for people with serious illness and their families. The HopeHealth family of services in Massachusetts includes: Hope Hospice; Hope Care for Kids; Hope Dementia & Alzheimer???s Services and Hope Academy. The Massachusetts Pain Initiative is an affiliate of the organization. Learn more by calling (800) 642-2423 or visiting HopeHealthMA.org.