Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training

Coastal Carolina University is committed to the facilitation of increased awareness and improvement in the quality of care for those with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia; thus impacting patients and their families, healthcare team members, and the surrounding community. As part of this commitment, the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies is offering Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training in partnership with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are over 95,000 people aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's Disease in the state of South Carolina. The number is predicted to grow by more than 26.3% by 2025 (to over 120,000). This number contributes to the more than 6.7 million currently living with Alzheimer's and Dementia in the US. By 2050, this number is expected to rise to nearly 13 million in the US.

Such data cannot be ignored and it is incumbent upon CCU to provide Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training for both medical professionals and the general public. The Alzheimer's Association predicts that between 2020 and 2030, 1.2 million additional direct care workers will be needed to care for the growing population of people living with dementia — the largest worker gap in the U.S. It is also estimated that "eighty-three percent of the help provided to older adults in the U.S. comes from family members, friends or other unpaid caregivers.  Nearly half of all caregivers (48%) who provide help to older adults do so for someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia." Statistics prove that nearly 50% of the residents of long-term care facilities have been diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. This number will continue to grow. The only way to provide successful dementia care is to understand the disease process and the significance behind dementia-related behaviors.

Some surprising studies by the Alzheimer's Association show that: "approximately 1 in 9 people age 65 and older (10.7%) has Alzheimer's; almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women; older Black Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older White Americans; older Hispanic Americans are about one and one-half times as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older White Americans."

Who Should Attend

The NCCDP ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminars are open to: 

• A broad range of healthcare professionals: Front Line Staff, Health Care Professionals, Rehab Professionals, PT, OT, Speech, Geriatric Care Managers, Case Managers, Hospice Staff, Nurses, Staff Educators, Nursing Assistants, Personal Care Assistants, Home Health Aides, Activity Professionals, Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, Social Workers, Administrators, Dietitians, Surveyors, Physicians, Pharmacists, Consultants, Aroma Therapist, Educators, Clergy and Volunteers, Elder Care attorneys, Admission, Marketing, Owners, Certified Senior Advisors, Professional Patient Advocates, etc., who work in Hospice, Home Care Agencies, Nursing Homes, Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living, Hospitals, Social and Medical Adult Day Care, Office on Aging, Associations, Organizations, State Regulatory Offices, Ombudsman Office, Correctional Personnel and Trainers, caregivers, those interested in learning more about Alzheimer's and Dementia Care etc.
• First responders
• Caregivers
• Students
• Anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Course Goals and Objectives:

Goals are:

• To provide fundamental education on dementia and dementia care
• To enhance the quality of life and care of dementia patients through the education of care providers, caregivers, and those who may interact with someone with dementia
• Foster sensitivity and respect for individuals with dementia
• To teach communication techniques
• To provide sensitive approaches for assisting patients with activities of daily living

Participants will:

• Identify common causes of aggressive, repetitive, and sundowning behaviors in adults
• Evaluate behavioral/care interventions that may be used to prevent or reduce difficult care situations.
• Evaluate challenges related to caregiver stress and be able to utilize stress reduction techniques
• Evaluate alternative activity interventions that are success-oriented and failure-free
• Receive a certificate of attendance

***The NCCDP Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminars have been approved by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners® and meet the criteria for those who qualify and are pursuing certification as a CDP Certified Dementia Practitioner® as well as Certified First Responder - Dementia Trained®***

Cost and Information

• The tuition is $250 for healthcare providers, $150 for currently enrolled students (CCU, HGTC, FMU, etc.), and $100 for those 60 and older.
• This fee includes the course, book, lunch, snacks, coffee, and water.
• A corporate, government, and educational partnership discount/rate can be agreed upon for organizations that plan to invest in training their staff. In such instances, custom private sessions would be scheduled (virtual and/or in person at a location of the corporation's request).
• The optional CDP Certification is a two-year certification that is nationally recognized through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
• You will receive an email confirmation of your registration with directions to the location of the seminar.
  
  

Notices and Policies:

While certification promotes and maintains quality in the realm of Alzheimer's and Dementia care, it does not license nor confer a right or privilege upon, or otherwise define the qualifications of, anyone in the healthcare field.

Cancellation Policy: We reserve the right to cancel this seminar in the event of insufficient enrollment (does not apply for corporate contracts), instructor sickness, a state of emergency, or any other unforeseen event outside of our control. We ask registrants who need to cancel to please provide CCU with notice in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the seminar. Cancellations are refundable less a $75 administrative charge. Substitutions to reschedule for another class date/time may be made at any time.

So that CCU can ensure that we meet all accessibility needs and assure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we ask anyone with special needs to please notify us at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the seminar.

Due to varying room temperatures, we recommend that you dress accordingly and wear layers.