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CARES: A Dementia Caregiving Approach

This affordable, Web-based program has six one-hour training modules that are geared primarily to direct care workers, particularly nursing assistants. Each module uses text and streaming video to illustrate how to best care for people with dementia living in residential care settings. Topics include:

Clara Jones and her Care Team
Introduction to Dementia
Understanding Behavior as Communication
Making a Connection with the Resident
Eating Well
Recognizing Pain

For a description of the modules, pricing plans and a free demo, go to http://www.caresprogram.com/

To learn more about the professional training programs offered locally by the Alzheimer's Association, please call 734.475.7043 or click here.

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Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's

(www.Alzcast.org) Alzcast.org aims to increase knowledge about Alzheimer's disease to effectively enhance the quality of care through improved information and training.

Part of the Caregiver Educational Series (CES), this webcast and DVD provide valuable strategies on getting support, developing realistic expectations, and especially important, taking care of yourself and your loved one. The webcast and DVD are available in English and in Spanish (with subtitles).

This is a FREE online resource!
(You may choose to purchase the DVD)

Click here to view the webcast» Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's

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