Alzheimer's
Care Guide
Keeping You Up-to-date with The Latest News in Alzheimer's Care!
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A bi-monthly educational/training journal that keeps caregivers up-to-date on the latest, evidence-based, information about caring for elders with Alzheimer’s disease, including:
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The very latest in evidence-based research and recommendations about caring for Alzheimer’s residents. And each article is written in a usable, practical format with information you can use, right away!
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Information on new therapeutically-proven cognitive therapy programs, how to solve common problems and challenges, such as eating problems, wandering, aggression, sundowning and more!
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A FREE article worth 2 CEU credits with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners!
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Current information and professional advice on caring for the caregiver!
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Personalized cognitive activities for all stages of Alzheimer’s disease!
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Practical treatment updates on common medical problems found in your elders!
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Wondering what to expect? Check out some recent articles:
§ Alzheimer's Activities: Bedtime Activity and Adapted Rhythm "Dancing Program
§ Therapy Program improved daily functioning and reduces caregiver burden, Dutch study shows
§ Preventing agitation: The "Music with Movement" program
§ The Los Angeles Jewish Home for the aging: A sign of things to come in Alzheimer's care?
§ What Makes a Top-Notch Facility?
- News Release
- 10-9-2008
NCCDP announces Alzheimer's and dementia Staff Education Week; new Dementia Managers Certification
- The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) declares Feb. 14-21 as Alzheimer's and Dementia Staff Education Week.
- In honor of this week, the NCCDP will provide through their web site complimentary Power Point in-services, fun things to incorporate in the week- long training, promotional items, plus additional resources. The information will be available beginning December 15th at www.nccdp.org.
- The NCCDP recognizes not only the need for comprehensive dementia training but certification for all line staff as Certified Dementia Practitioners CDP, and In-service Directors and Nurse Educators are encouraged to become NCCDP Alzheimer's and Dementia training.
- Additionally, the NCCDP announces that it has launched a new certification and training for Dementia Unit Managers called Certified Dementia Care Managers (CDCM.)
- For more information check their web site at www.nccdp.org or email the NCCDP at nationalccdp.@aol.com