Core Dementia Care®
Core Dementia Care®
The Core Dementia Care®, 10 Module curriculum, is structured in two–hour modules delivered over consecutive weeks; equaling 20–hours of education. In addition to formal care requirements and competencies needed by care partners to effectively care for people with dementia, the program also incorporates advanced learning lessons in:
trauma–informed care
sexual expression in people with dementia
end of life
handling difficult discussions between care partners and resident representatives
and, self care strategies to assist care partners in stress regulation.
Core self care®
The focus on ease and engagement extends to care partners as well. Each of the 10 Modules incorporates Core Self Care® Lessons with focused learning in approaches and strategies for care partner stress reduction such as breathwork, nutrition, hydration, sleep, massage, and setting one's intention. The video below offers an preview of the content series.
The Train–the–Trainer Model
The Train–the–Trainer Model
Program Implementation Training
The Leadership Program focuses on the successful implementation of Core Dementia Care® program activities in organizations and communities serving people with dementia.
A Train–the–trainer Equivalent
The comprehensive program prepares participants to successfully facilitate the Core Dementia Care® program and implement the sustainability resources and tools in their organizations.
Outcomes for People with Dementia
Outcomes for People with Dementia
Learner Outcomes
Learner Outcomes
EVIDENCE OF AN EMPOWERED STAFF
Care Partners are more likely to take the time to observe evolving events, the environment, and other cues before selecting strategies to intervene with RWD.
Care Partners report increased and sustained interactions with peers to problem-solve specific challenges and situations that benefited the RWD.
Care Partners strategize and work together to bring ease, engagement, and enrichment to RDW.
Care Partners realize that the CDC terminology gives them a common language to discuss strategies with other care partners.
Care Partners share their observations and successes in the RWD person-centered care plan for all team members to effectively engage the resident.
Care Partners have made discoveries about the residents they didn’t know or realize before.
Care Partners found that slowing down and maintaining a calm demeanor is actually more effective when engaging RWD.
Care Partners found ways to re-engage residents in the social environment and improve quality of life.
Care Partners re-framed their understanding that working with a RWD is often an exercise in creativity.
Care Partners shared their resident experiences and observations together with appreciation and wonder.
Through their success, Care Partners are recommitted to their life goal of working with persons with dementia.
Source: Staff Learner Focus Groups