COMBATIVE. RESISTIVE. WANDERER. SUNDOWNER. FEEDER. ANGRY.
These are the words people use to describe people living with
dementia. Your words, language and attitude shape perceptions. What
is your approach? How does this affect others? What is your reaction?
How much do you know about yourself, your team and your impact?
This full-day, innovative DEMENTIA CARE WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR
NURSING HOME PROFESSIONALS. CNA’s to Administrators will experience
a one-of-a-kind, intense and interactive training that will reframe
your behavior instead of “managing" that of the person with
dementia.
QUALIFIES FOR 6 CEUS (additional $25 when applying for units).
Things you will NOT learn at this event:
* Kinds of Dementia
* Facts on Dementia
* Textbook materials
What you WILL Learn at this event:
* Self-improvement!
* Affecting and influencing culture!
* Seeing a different way to think about dementia!
Upon completion of the workshop, professional caregivers will be able
to:
* Identify situations where their own behavior could be a factor
* Take common symptoms associated with dementia and phrase them into
positive statements
* Promote an overall envirnoment of positive language and behaviors
when working with people with dementia
Each session is limited to the first 40 participants to keep learning
focused, personal, interactive and fun.
REGISTRATION IS $25 PER PARTICIPANT AND LUNCH IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR
REGISTRATION. YOU MUST EMPLOYED AT A NURSING HOME IN ORDER TO ATTEND
THIS SPECIAL GRANT-FUNDED SESSION.
ABOUT THE PRESENTORS
Merry Wimmer and Cagney Martin have spoken at local, statewide,
(Alzheimer's Association, Adult Protective Services, FOCUS, and
others) and national conferences (Pioneer Network) regarding the
beneficial aspects of Stop, Starting It! training. While working
together at North Central Health Care's nationally recognized
nursing home, Mount View Care Center, the team has studied, evaluated
and spoken extensively on psychotropic medications, language, resident
centered care and other topics related to the care of elderly and
those living with dementia. In November of 2015, the WI State Assembly
Speaker's Task Force on Alzheimer's and Dementia visited North Central
Health Care in Wausau, WI to research techniques and practices while
gathering feedback from leaders. The Task Force used this information
to create initiatives and trianing to be communicated across the state
of Wisconsin, as well as guide legislation on dementia care in
Wisconsin.
Stop Starting It! training has existed at North Central Health Care
for about ten years. During that time the workshop has been delivered
to a variety of consumers including Wausau EMS, Wausau Downtown Memory
Café, staff, family, volunteers of NCHC, community members and
through many state wide workshops.
Stop, Starting It! is funded through the State of Wisconsin -
Department of Health Services Civil Money Penalty Funds Grant.
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