Individualized Dementia Care
Individualized Dementia Care
Improving individualized care and enhancing person–centered dementia capable culture
Core Dementia Care® is an evidence–informed education protocol founded in person–centered, empowerment–oriented learning methods.
The curriculum provides information about dementia diseases and expands skills to effectively respond to symptoms of the disease; that is, cognitive impairment, behavioral symptoms and care-related needs, such that care outcomes are improved.
The program will enable care partners to effectively modify strategies to discover what contributes to the person with dementia feeling at ease, engaged, and enriched in everyday life. Learned strategies improve efforts to prevent or avoid unnecessary pain and suffering for the person with dementia which often leads to behavioral expressions.
The benefits for people with dementia in care environments that have successfully implemented the Core Dementia Care® training program show less depression, fewer negative behaviors, and increased participation in activities of daily living and social engagement. Focus Groups conducted with care partners indicate they believe they are more efficacious in their work; they experience better care outcomes, residents express more joy, and they feel less stress in their roles as care partners.
Hear what participants are saying…
Hear what participants are saying…
“The Core Dementia Care® training has exceeded our team’s expectations. We couldn’t imagine how much information, practice, and support could be packed into the weekly 2-hour training. What’s unique about this training is the self–focused grounding and relaxing work provided to the trainees. Our own responses can hinder how well we work with residents with dementia and the self–care and grounding techniques have increased the team’s tools, which has been an unexpected benefit of the training. We are so excited and energized by using our new found skills that other team members are coming to us to talk about behaviors, approaches, and ways to support our residents to feel at ease and engaged. We love this program!”
WHAT CARE PROVIDERS ARE SAYING
What Organization Stakeholders are Saying
"One thing I noticed was a change in the verbiage of one of the CNA's. Her perceptions at the beginning-appeared to lack depth although with a full heart to love the residents—as the program continued seeing the changed look in her eyes, her facial expressions, and the way she approached and spoke to a scenario was absolute validation the program has merit."
— Director of Nursing
"I look forward to teaching, as well as, assisting our facilities in rolling out this education to all staff! The pace of the CDC course ensures participants understand the content and are able to teach the course upon completion. The content contains relevant and current information that can be used in any care setting."
— Regional Social Work Consultant
"I would highly recommend this program for those interested in expanding their knowledge of dementia, whether a new-learner or a seasoned care partner."
— LMSW
"We have been blessed with the opportunity to participate in Core Dementia Care® training. The training incorporated virtual face-to-face education, experiential learning, resident observation, and caregiver self care techniques in every module. Our team members that participated in CDC, have expressed a better understanding of the disease progression and how to deliver the best resident directed care to all of our residents while still caring for themselves.”
— Corporate Memory Care Director