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Since it's inception, the Alzheimer's Association has been a leader in outlining principles and practices of quality care for individuals living with dementia.
Local Professional Training
Highly trained and experienced staff members are available for in-service training programs for professional care providers. Continuing education conferences are also held each year. CEU's are provided.
Online Professional Training
Developed for professional care providers of individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ® is an online dementia care certification program that provides recognition for knowledge of quality dementia care practices.
The Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations outline 56 recommendations across 10 content areas, grounded in the fundamentals of person-centered care. They were developed by 27 dementia care experts convened by the Alzheimer's Association and are based on a comprehensive review of current evidence, best practice, and expert opinion. The recommendations seek to better define quality care across all settings, and throughout the disease course. They are intended for professional care providers who work with individuals living with dementia and their families in long-term and community-based care settings.
The Dementia Care Practice Recommendations are detailed in 10 area-specific articles published in the February 2018 supplement of The Gerontologist. In addition to providing greater details about each recommendation, the articles provide evidence and expert opinion supporting each recommendation.
If you are interested in learning more about the Dementia Care Practice Recommendations, please contact Pam Myers, Senior Director, Programs at 567.302.3612.
Resources related to the practice recommendations can be found at alz.org/qualitycare
Grant-funded programs and opportunities in Northwest Ohio
The Alzheimer's Association international grant program supports professionals at every stage and include categories designed to address gaps in Alzheimer’s and dementia research efforts. View and apply for a grant through the Alzheimer’s Association.
Dementia Care Navigation
Dementia Care Navigation programs encourage and improve coordinated care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, which is fragmented or absent in most settings — particularly in primary care. These programs have shown to improve health outcomes, reduce emergency room visits, lower hospital readmissions, shorten hospital stays, and reduce delays in long-term care placement.
By providing clinical and non-clinical support, dementia care navigation programs support people living with dementia and their caregivers to overcome barriers that compromise care and health outcomes. Learn about our Dementia Care Navigation Guiding Principles.
Training through the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care ECHO® Program
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care ECHO Program connects multidisciplinary dementia care experts with community care providers in a free continuing education series of interactive, case-based video conferencing sessions.
Through each dementia care training program, professionals can build expertise and become leaders in high-quality, person-centered dementia care.
- Learn about training for health systems and medical professionals.
- Learn about training for professional care providers.
Continuing education (CE/CME/CNE)
The Northwest Ohio Chapter is committed to helping professionals improve their knowledge and skills, build stronger teams, and deliver better care to people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, caregivers, and their families.
Programs and meetings are often attended by activity professionals, administrators, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and staff trainers. Discover continuing education opportunities.
Northwest Ohio Health Systems Directors
From assessment and diagnosis to care planning and follow-up, Alzheimer Association Health Systems Directors assist hospitals and clinicians with transforming their dementia care practices. To learn more about local resources, fill out our Health Systems Request form.
Public health information for Northwest Ohio
Effective public health interventions to address cognitive health are being implemented across the United States. Learn about public health action on dementia in Northwest Ohio, the impact of Alzheimer’s, and how governments and organizations are addressing the growing crisis.
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