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UsesThe Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being®as a practical framework for dementia care that puts the person first.
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Targets the root cause of dementia care challenges
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Addresses unmet needs as signals of distress
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Presents a framework for care planning focused on the whole human being
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Offers solutions based on detailed insights of what you need to know, notice, and do
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Addresses well-being as a human right
Learning Designed for real life
Relatable
Dr. Power's examples and reasoning are excellent. Employees will be able to relate.
Course Contents
Why this Training Delivers
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Easy to understand solutions you can use immediately
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Online dementia training that is flexible, affordable, actionable, and innovative
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Based on The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® as a practical framework for dementia care that puts the person first.
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Supports individuals wherever they live . . . in their home, or in a community.
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Speaks to a variety of stakeholders: care employees and family members
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Provides an alternative to one-size-fits-all, reactive approaches
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Offers access to CEUs
Benefits of
The Well-Being Approach
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Create high engagement among elders, family, and employees
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Exceed regulatory expectations with regulatory expectations for care that puts the person first
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Inspire and initiate lasting change
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Support empowerment, purpose, and growth for all
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Uphold the voice and choice of the people you support
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Address the impact of negative perceptions of aging
Discover your path!
Award-winning author, geriatrician, and international educator Al Power, MD
Al Power, MD is an award-wining author, a board-certified internist and geriatrician, and an international educator on transformational approaches to care for older people, particularly those living with changing cognitive abilities.
Dr. Power has authored two ground-breaking books. Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care was named a 2010 Book of the Year by the American Journal of Nursing.
His most recent book, Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being builds on this groundwork by applying the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® to the unique needs of those who live with dementia. Dr. Power is featured in the documentary Alive Inside, selected for the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
Dr. Power has authored two ground-breaking books. Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care was named a 2010 Book of the Year by the American Journal of Nursing.
His most recent book, Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being builds on this groundwork by applying the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® to the unique needs of those who live with dementia. Dr. Power is featured in the documentary Alive Inside, selected for the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the self-study course experience like?
You can watch video lessons through your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. Make a learning agreement with yourself. Schedule time when you will commit to your own personal learning. Make appointments with yourself on your calendar. This includes time to interact with the learning management system, reflect on the content, and identify ways you will use what you have learned. Since the course content builds on itself, this will make the course feel more cohesive and your overall course experience more impactful.
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Will I be able to pause the video in the middle of a lesson?
Absolutely. This makes it possible for you to make notes, as you wish, and absorb the concepts shared at your own pace.
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Are CEUs available for this course?
Yes. This course is pre-approved for 1.75 continuing education hours available through the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB). CEs approved by the National Administrator Boards (NAB), the National Certification Council for Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) to meet and exceed requirements for ongoing education in person-directed care and dementia care best practices.
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Who do I contact, if I have questions along the way?
Send your questions to [email protected].