TOUCHING HEARTS SENIOR CARE
CERTIFIED DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
The caregivers you see in the above photo have passed the Care and Compliance Dementia course tests with 80% or higher. This training course includes the following segments:
- Introduction to Dementia
- Sundowning
- Medication in Dementia Care
- Encouraging Good Nutrition & Hydration
- End of Life
- Aggressive Behaviors
- Sexuality & Promoting Dignity
- Assisting with ADLs
- Therapeutic Interventions & Communication
- Wandering and Elopement
- Health Complications
- Positive Physical Approach and Hand under Hand techniques
After a caregiver completes these courses, they understand Dementia, know how to recognize the disease, and know how to respond appropriately to a person with Dementia.
Alabama is still falling short on resources for individuals with Dementia, and there is a huge need for education for the public at large. Many people do not understand Dementia, and think it is the same as Alzheimer's. Many people do not know how to recognize Dementia, and think their family member is just mean or uncooperative; nor do people know how to approach someone with the disease.
Touching Hearts Senior Care is taking caregiving to the next level by providing this comprehensive Dementia program to its caregivers. The caregivers study for 6 months to 1 year to complete the 12 segments to qualify for their certificate. The staff and caregivers at Touching Hearts take this disease and the training very seriously, and are moving forward to be recognized as the experts in the community on Dementia.
If you are interested in getting more information on how to become a Certified Dementia Caregiver or if you are needing assistance with care of a loved one with Dementia, please call 251-445-4204.
