Alzheimer's Disease &
Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminar

The ADDC seminar is the required seminar for those pursuing certification as a CDP Certified Dementia Practitioner and who qualify for CDP certification.

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Cost and Delivery Methods

This seminar is offered monthly in two formats:  virtual via ZOOM and in-person.  The cost is the same for either content delivery method.  The cost is $195.00 per person and includes the student workbook.

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Seminar Objectives

Provide fundamental education on dementia and dementia care
Foster sensitivity and respect for the dementia client

To enhance the quality of life of dementia patients through educating care providers

To teach communication techniques

To provide sensitive approaches for assisting patients with activities of daily living

Identify common causes of aggressive, repetitive, and sundowning behaviors in older adults

Describe behavioral/care interventions that may help prevent, reduce, or eliminate difficult care situations

Describe challenges related to caregiver stress and utilize stress reduction techniques

Learn alternative activity interventions that are success-oriented and failure-free

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Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for direct care staff, nurses, social service directors, activity directors, administrators, directors, and managers in nursing facilities and assisted living communities.

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