Keys to Dementia Care: Trainings for Health and Long-Term Care Professionals

The Keys to Communication and The Keys to Difficult Symptoms are parts of an advanced professional training program developed from the evidence-based Quality Dementia Care Practice Recommendations by the National Alzheimer’s Association. To date, twenty-four leading organizations have endorsed the Quality Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and there is a national movement encouraging the adoption of this evidence-based staff and leadership training program.

In this class, participants will learn how changes in the brain contribute to different behaviors and communication limitations. Using interactive hands-on techniques, participants will practice ways to improve communication and model problem-solving behaviors. If you are experiencing agitation and/or resistance, then this is the class for you. We offer three continuing education hours.

Class Schedule:

Thursday, July 5th, 2007	4-7 p.m.
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007	4-7 p.m.
Thursday, September 6th, 2007	4-7 p.m.
Thursday, October 4th, 2007	4-7 p.m.
Thursday, November 1st, 2007	4-7 p.m.
Thursday, December 6th, 2007	4-7 p.m.
Location:    Alzheimer’s Association Western & Central Washington State Chapter 12721 30th Ave. NE, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98125   To register call (800) 848-7097 or (206) 363-5500. Cost: $29 per person excluding 8.8% sales tax. Space is limited so please register early.