The Alzheimer's Association's Foundations of Dementia Care training program is field-tested to help you expand your knowledge and strengthen your skills as a caregiver. Our training program will provide your staff with the tools they need to provide compassionate, person-centered care to persons with dementia.
Our training program features:
- Interactive, hands-on training using role-play, film clips, and case studies
- Person-centered care approaches for all stages of dementia
- Practical, problem-solving techniques that your staff can use immediately
- CEUs for Nurses, Social Workers and Administrators - NAB approved!
Fall 2009 Course Schedule
| 9/10 | About Dementia |
| 9/17 | Learning to Lead |
| 9/24 | Enhancing Mealtime & Reducing Pain I |
| 10/1 | No Class |
| 10/8 | Reducing Pain II & Making Connections |
| 10/15 | Understanding Wandering & Reducing Falls I |
| 10/22 |
Reducing Falls II & Restraint-Free Care |
| 10/29 |
End of Life Care |
Time: 6 - 9:15 p.m.
Location: Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Conference Room 2.1
2727 W Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77025
Instructor: Suzanne Perry Slavens, MS, MPH
Suzanne.PerrySlavens@alz.org; 713.314.1373
Course Fee:
$39 per session, $189 for six sessions, or $219 for seven sessions. All participants will receive
a certificate of completion. Continuing Education Units are an
additional $10 per clock hour.
Online Registration Form: Step One
Please fill out the following form to register online. Your name, address, email, and a phone number (either work or home) are required.
