DEMENTIA TRAINING
The following 6 training modules were provided by the The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving. As part of the initiative to make Georgia's aging network more dementia-capable, The Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter offers this series of dementia training webinars for Area Agency on Aging staff. RCI has partnered with the Association to bring you this series of six webinars, made possible by funding from the Georgia Division of Aging Services.​
Video Module 1: Fundamentals of Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
Suzette Binford, M. Ed.
This module will help you differentiate normal aging and dementia; deepen your knowledge of the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and explain some of the other forms and causes of dementia.
Video Module 2: Progression of Dementia: Stages
Susan Formby, LCSW
In this module you will learn about the progression of Alzheimer's; symptoms associated with each stage; risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Video Module 3: Behavioral Symptoms
Suzette Binford, M. Ed.
This module will explain some of the common behavioral symptoms of dementia, and will present a practical model for caregivers of how to deal with challenging behaviors.
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Video Module 4: Safety
Kim Franklin, B.S.
Safety is an ever-present concern for people with dementia. This module will address safety issues including wandering, driving, ANE, and weapons.
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Video Module 5: Practical Dementia Case Management: The DON-R
Suzette Binford, M. Ed.
In this module we will learn to recognize how dementia may affect a person's functional abilities, the reasons for this, and potential strategies for caregivers to help deal with impairments.
Video Module 6: Caring for the Family
Susan Formby, LCSW
This module will help you understand the nature of Alzheimer's caregiving and how we can best support caregivers.
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