Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Course

This course is being offered virtually!

"Take the path to certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners”

Register Early! Space Is Limited To 35 Participants

Current statistics indicate more than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease; this number is expected to nearly double by the year 2060. The cost of providing health care and long-term care to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to rise to approximately 409 BILLION in 2026 alone. These costs will also increase as the population continues to age, and the prevalence of dementia grows. The only way to provide successful dementia care is to understand the processes of dementia as a whole, and the significance behind dementia related behavior expressions, both of which begin with understanding the PERSON before the DIAGNOSIS.

The newly redesigned Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar is now recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for successfully incorporating evidenced based dementia care practice recommendations into multiple modules. Providers who purchase and train their staff with the ADDC seminar are now not only eligible to seek certification for the distinguished “CDP” title but are also able to purchase the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ certification (which is valid for two years).

Target Audience:

This course is open to all health care professionals who work in community living settings providing assistance to individuals living with dementia – from Administrators, DONs, Social Service Directors and Activity Directors, to nurses, therapists, and C.N.A.s, as well as any other and front-line care partners – all are welcome!

Evidence based, person-centered dementia care practices will be discussed in a variety of modules including, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Introduction and Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Diagnosis and Treatment;
• NCCDP’s Guiding Principles; Compassionate Communication;
• Dementia Friendly Environments;
• Sleep Issues and Depression / Delusions and Hallucinations;
• Behavioral Expressions; Wandering and Fall Prevention;
• ADLs (i.e., how to handle problematic issues; Sexuality and Intimacy;
• Activities / Engagement; Spirituality / End of Life issues and a new chapter for “Special Considerations.”

Attendance and Seminar Policies for this ONLINE session:

• Attendance: To be eligible to apply for your CDP, you must receive a certificate of attendance. You will only receive a certificate of attendance if you are present for the entire seminar AND if you return your completed seminar evaluation.
• Engagement: Students must have their cameras on and be actively engaged (both audio and video presence maintained) throughout all modules.
• Materials: Every attendee will receive a student handout notebook. The notebook will be issued in a digital format and is designed to be viewed electronically on a smartphone, tablet, laptop/computer, etc. similar to an e-book. It CANNOT be printed. Hard copies of the materials may be available upon request. If you would like to purchase a printed copy, please contact Tina Valdes or Sylvia Barnes directly for pricing, including printing and shipping costs.
• Copyright / Privacy: All material presented in the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Seminar is copyright protected. Attendees cannot take photos of slides, record any portion of the seminar, or use AI notetaking during the sessions.
• Cancellations: All cancellation requests must be emailed to info@ghca.info. A full refund will be granted for cancellations received within three (3) business days of the event. All "no-shows" and any cancellations received after this date will be responsible for the full cost of registration plus applicable processing fees. GHCA reserves the right to bill for any training materials ordered for this course.
• CEU Credit: This program is approved by the Georgia Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators and the Georgia Board of Nursing for 7 continuing education hour in the category of Alzheimer's and Dementia Care (ADC).