(Cedar Rapids, December 22, 2008) – The Alzheimer’s Association East Central Iowa Chapter will be offering a 6-hour Foundations of Dementia Care training on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Cedar Rapids. Care professionals are encouraged to register new employees or those in need of continuing education. The 6-hour training meets state requirements for mandatory education.

With more than 50 percent of all long-term care residents having some form of dementia these trainings are essential for long-term care professionals to attend.

For more information or to register for this training, please contact Kim Beals at 319.294.9699 or email kim.beals@alz.org.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit www.alz.org/eci.