Description
Fundamentals of Special Care for Memory Care Neighborhoods
NCCAP Approved 6 Continuing Education Hours
Course Requirements : Take the provided pretest, read the book “A Way of Life: Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Program” by Susan D. Gilster, Ph.D., and take the provided post-test . You may mail, email or fax your materials to DH Special Services. Once the materials are received and a passing grade is determined, a copy of your certificate will be emailed to you and a hard copy mailed to you.
Course Content: The reading of the book “A Way of Life: Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Program” will introduce the participant to the basic concepts of dementia care and methods to introduce those concepts into practice. The program emphasizes a team approach to caring for residents with memory impairment and introduces specific approaches the activity professional can introduce in their communities.
Topic areas discussed in the text:
S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Leadership Model
Creating a Vision and Defining your Organization
Staff Selection and Training
Environmental Features of Memory Care
Understanding Behavior
Involving the Family
Defining Success
Check out the article Welcome to the Neighborhood in the Activity Professionals Notebook
Course Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23.
NCCAP Approval # 501042-26NT
Course #00041
