Committed to promoting healthy aging within the geriatric community, we are excited to introduce a series of Dementia Training & Family Workshops.
Led by Carol Bailey, R.N., an expert in dementia care who specializes in training caregivers, we are pleased to offer these invaluable workshops and training sessions free of charge to healthcare providers, furthering our mission to enhance care through education and support.
Comprehensive Education and Continuing Education Credits
Bailey’s workshops are approved for 1-4 hours of continuing education credits by various boards, including the Louisiana State Nurses Association, the National Association for Social Workers, the Louisiana State Board for Licensed Nursing Facility Administrators, the Louisiana Certification Registry for Health Ancillary Professionals and the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
With plans to expand approvals to include physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists by early 2025, these workshops are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Workshop Highlights
Normal Aging vs Not Normal Aging: Understanding the difference. (1-3 hours)
Positive Approach to Dementia Care: It’s all in the approach, PPA™- HUH™. (1-3 hours)
Teepa’s Gems: Stages of dementia – seeing more than just loss. (1-3 hours)
Transition of Care for a Client with Dementia (1-2 hours)
How Isolation and Loneliness Change the Brain (1 hour)
Improving Emergency Services for People Living with Dementia (1-4 hours)
Spirituality in Dementia Care: Providing Dementia Awareness and skill sets to church group leaders and faith-based community organizations. (1-3 hours)
Additional Learning Opportunities
The following include certificates of completion, but not continuing education hours.
Filling the Day with Meaning: Engagement activities designed to stimulate the brain and provide a sense of purpose. Learn to create dementia-friendly schedules and modify activities based on individual capabilities.
Getting to Know Dementia: A 6-part series that educates on dementia progression and offers practical interaction skills, concluding each session with a support group-style Q&A. (Each part is 1.5 hours long)
Dementia Care Provisions: Four 20-minute workshops focused on skill education and practice scenarios.
Looking Ahead: PAC Champion Courses
Starting in 2025, we will offer PAC Champion Courses, each two hours long. These courses serve as a prerequisite for those aiming to achieve PAC Dementia Trainer Certification. They focus on in-person learning, with optional virtual skill pin checkoffs provided by PAC.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We invite healthcare professionals to join us in these transformative workshops. Together, we can improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and support those who care for them. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of dementia care.
If interested, please contact Dr. Mullins at [email protected].