About this Event
If you are a healthcare professional or family caregiver who provides care for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, this seminar is for you.
In this dementia care training, you will master an innovative cognitive-behavioral approach to care called the Dementia Connection Model©, which ties together three key concepts in understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and how to provide the best quality of care. You will better understand the "who?" and “why?” of dementia to provide a quality of life for those you care for. Then, you will exercise your brain in learning how to best implement sensory-based approaches that positively influence the emotions and memories for those living with dementia, enabling positive behavior expressions and a better connection.
In this hands-on course, you’ll learn a ton of non-pharmacological techniques and approaches that you can put in place the next day. Created by Dr. Jennifer Stelter, clinical psychologist, dementia expert, and Johns Hopkins Press author of The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease , and led by Marisa Payne, BHT, DCS, DCSCT, owner of Pursuit of Wellness, LLC.
Through the Dementia Connection Specialist (DCS) seminar, you’ll...
- Receive a fundamental education on this disease, why behavioral expressions occur, and how to best provide engagement and care
- Enhance the quality of life for those you care for
- Foster sensitivity and respect for them
- Learn various communication, engagement, and intervention techniques
- Become well-equipped at handling ADL care
- Enhance your confidence in your caregiving role
- Improve the quality of life for those you care for, including yours
For the DCS portion, you'll receive:
- DCS seminar with six (6) hours of validated dementia training
- Six (6) Continuing Education (CE) hours, if needed
- DCS certification valid for two (2) years
- DCS Workbook and DCS My Toolbox (Caregiver Toolbox)
- 10% off the DCI’s Online Dementia Classroom
Non-certification option is available at a discounted price. See the ticket options to select. This option includes a digital downloadable workbook but does not include MY TOOLBOX.
These certifications and CEs are provided from the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois, with the approval of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, the Illinois Board of Education as well as various local, state and national professional organizations. Please check with your specific state or jurisdication board for any require approvals needed.
Upon course completion, you will then be awarded the DCS or DCSCT valid for 2 years and can earn 6 continuing education (CE) credits through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois by completing the CE Evaluation.
No form of videotaping nor laptops permitted in class to preserve the integrity of the training. The power point slide deck will not be provided.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you cancel your registration and request a refund 48hrs. or more prior to the event you may receive a refund of the purchase price minus associated payment processing fees.
If you cancel your registration and request a refund less than 48hrs. to the event you may receive a 50% refund of the purchase price minus associated payment processing fees.
If you are absent without notice the day of the event you will not receive a refund or credit.
Logistics of the Day for this Virtual Event:
Registration will begin at 7:50AM PST; the seminar will begin promptly at 8AM PST. You are required to have your camera on as much as possible throughout the event. Materials will be shipped or emailed to you prior to the event date. There will be two 10-15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch. The DCS seminar should end around 3PM PST.
Event Venue
Online
USD 199.00 to USD 359.00