Application Process Open for Free Training on Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Dementia Living in Assisted Living

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Heidi Simpson

The national Alzheimer’s Association is offering a special topic Project ECHO series based on their guidance Emergency Preparedness: Caring for persons living with dementia in a long-term or community-based care setting.

Up to twenty-five (25) assisted living communities from across the U.S. will be selected to participate in this Project Echo series.

• FORMAT: Live Zoom virtual meetings; case-based learning and brief presentations by dementia care experts; “all teach, all learn” approach.
• TIME COMMITMENT: Five (5) one-hour sessions over five weeks.
• DATES: Wednesdays from 2-3 CDT beginning October 21 through November 18.
• COST: FREE!

Content will highlight best-practice recommendations and will include the following topics:

• Introduction/Illness Prevention/Person Centered Care
• Communication/Support/Isolation
• Nutrition and Mobility
• Dementia Related Behaviors
• Evaluation and Putting it all Together

Members interested in being a part of this learning opportunity should complete the application form by the Friday, October 9, 2020 deadline. Acceptance is on a first-received basis.