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Secure Dementia Care AL for Individuals Without Dementia
On September 26, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
We often receive questions related to occupancy of secure dementia care units in licensed assisted living with dementia care facilities.
Evaluations and Activity Planning for Residents of Assisted Living with Dementia Care Facilities
On July 13, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
Requirements for residents with dementia residing in a facility licensed as Assisted Living with Dementia Care include that each person is to be evaluated for their particular interests and specialized needs. Based on the evaluation, service planning should include an individualized activity plan.
EduCare’s Dementia Series recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® Curriculum Review
On September 1, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
EduCare’s 5-part Dementia Series is now recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for successfully completing curriculum review and incorporating its evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
Social Distancing & Transitions of Care: Free Webinar from Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND
On May 12, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
LeadingAge Minnesota members are welcome to attend Quality Dementia Care Dialogues: Helping people with dementia cope with social distancing and transitions of care, a free webinar on May 20 from 2-3 pm.
Dementia Care Certificate Program Begins May 28 and June 5
On May 5, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
Our popular four-part Dementia Care Certificate Program begins with two webinars on May 28 and June 5.
LeadingAge MN Members Receive Live Well at Home Grants
On November 12, 2019 by Lori Meyer
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced the newest grant recipients for the Live Well at Home Program. In total, 45 organizations received funding to help older adults maintain their health, independence and community involvement. Among them are five LeadingAge Minnesota members:
2-Day Workshop With Dr. John Brose Helps Meet Dementia Training Requirements
On September 11, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Our two-day dementia care workshop, Person-Centered Care and Strategies to Avert Challenging Behaviors, Sept. 24-25 or Oct. 22-23, is specifically designed to equip hands-on caregivers with practical information and knowledge they need to care for individuals with dementia and the necessary problem-solving skills for dealing with challenging behaviors.
Are You Meeting the Mandatory Dementia Care Requirements?
On August 28, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
There is still time to register for the 2019 Dementia Care Certificate Program, which meets Minnesota’s current mandatory dementia care training requirements for home care agency, Assisted Living/Housing with Services and care center staff.
Dementia Care Certificate Program Begins Aug. 29 – Register Now
On August 20, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
The 2019 Dementia Care Certificate Program is newly updated and meets Minnesota’s current mandatory dementia care training requirements for home care, Housing with Services/Assisted Living staff and care center staff. This certificate series will not be repeated in 2019 – register now to ensure completion by the end of the year. T
Milestone Agreement Reached on Assisted Living Licensure, Dementia Care Standards & Consumer Rights
On May 15, 2019 by Kari Thurlow
LeadingAge Minnesota has agreed along with its Imperative partner and organizations representing consumers and their families to support an historic compromise bill to enhance regulatory oversight and consumer protection in assisted living settings and nursing homes.
Enforcement Remedies on Horizon for Non-Improving Late Adopters in Antipsychotic Medication Reductio
On March 13, 2019 by Sue Boyd
Non-improving late adopters in the reduction in long-stay residents who were receiving an antipsychotic medication may soon be subjected to enhanced oversight and enforcement remedies, according to a notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Diversity Scholarships Available for Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference
On December 12, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter will offer 60 diversity scholarships for healthcare professionals to the Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference on March 2.