September 8, 2011
Hello,
I am writing to let you know that our Caring Effectively Class has been approved for 12.0 CEU's and The Adult Care Licensure Section confirms that this course is approved to meet continuing education requirements for assisted living facilities.
Effective care begins with the ability to recognize the different stages of dementia and this class is offered in 6 sessions each class outlining one stage of memory loss. The Course is currently available at the Cooperative Extension Center in Currituck from 11:30 – 1:30 on Tuesdays. The Course will also be offered at COA in Manteo beginning on Wednesday September 14th from 6-8pm.
It's not too late to register as there will be a make-up class on 10/18.
Gail Sonnesso will also outline and give concrete examples of:
Non-pharmacological therapies for people with dementia
"These are wide ranging in approach and encompass psychological, psychosocial, interpersonal, behavioral, emotional, exercise and environmental interventions.
They reflect a variety of approaches, and the creativity and commitment of many professional, and lay carers of persons with dementia around the world."[1]
Learning these therapies (NPT's) will enable your staff to provide more effective care while lessening the agitation and frustration of your residents.
My best,
Gail Sonnesso, MS, QDCP
Vision: GEM will provide effective care for people with early memory loss with training, education, and tangible support. We will offer on-going support to family caregivers, their loved ones with early memory loss and people with early memory loss living independently. We will accomplish this with our Sup+per Club model.
[1] NICE-SCIE Guideline on the management of dementia: http://egap.evidence.nhs.uk/CG42/guidance
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