Person-Centered Dementia Care: A Habilitation Therapy Training Curriculum

"Transforming quality dementia care"

High-quality training drives the transformation of quality care. Research, as highlighted in the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations shows that high-quality dementia care training can lead to an improvement in communication between caregivers and individuals living with dementia, a reduction in dementia-related behaviors and an increase in job satisfaction for staff.

Included with the curriculum:

• Nationally recognized peer-reviewed, evidence-based person-centered care approach from the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations.
• Eligibility to purchase the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ® certification for staff. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Association in accordance with the Dementia Care Practice Recommendations, essentiALZ® exam tests direct care providers knowledge of evidence-based and person-centered care for individuals living with dementia. For more information visit: alz.org/essentialz

Programs Certification Information

• Nursing: Application is pending for contact hours through the New England Multistate Division (NENSD).
• Activity Professionals: Application is pending approval by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) for continuing education hours for activity professionals.
• Social Workers: Application is pending approval from the National Association of Social Workers of Rhode Island (NASW).
• Successful Completion Requirements: Participants are expected to sign-in and out at each session, attend the entire program, and complete all evaluations.

Cost

• $700 per attendee
• $350 for additional staff attending the same training date
• Staff at non-profit institutions are eligible for the non-profit rate of $275 per person. For eligibility and instructions, please contact Annie Murphy at mmurphy@alz.org.

The cost of the program includes CEUs (offered to nurses, social workers, and activity professionals).

Refund Policy

A refund or transfer of registration can be provided at least two weeks prior to the training. We do not offer refunds or transfers of registration within two weeks of the training date.

Register Online

• February 10th & 11th, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST each day | Delivered virtually via Zoom. Registration deadline: January 28th, 5pm ET. | Click here to register

Contact Annie Murphy (mmurphy@alz.org) with questions.

Grant-funded programs and opportunities in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

Effective public health interventions to address cognitive health are being implemented across the United States. Learn about public health action on dementia in Rhode Island, the impact of Alzheimer’s, and how governments and organizations are addressing the growing crisis.