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DH
Special Services
Independent Study Programs
For more information contact Debbie
Hommel, ACC, CTRS at debbiehommel@comcast.net
Understanding Individualized Dementia Care
NCCAP approved 8.5 contact hours
Program # 00039
Course Requirements : Take the provided pretest,
read the book "Dementia Care Programming : An Identity Focused
Approach" by Rosemary Dunn, and take the provided post test..
You may mail or fax your materials to DH Special Services. Once
the materials are received and a passing grade is determined,
your certificate will be mailed to you. If you are in need of
the certificate sooner,
a copy can be faxed to you and the original mailed.
Course Content: This program introduces the concept
of identify focused care which emphases focusing in the unique
needs of the individual resident and techniques which truly respond
to the individual as a person. Various helping techniques will
be discussed throughout the text as well as successful means to
structure care, life and activities for elders who have dementia.
Topic areas discussed in the text:
Building a Foundation - Understanding the Needs and Abilities
of Individuals with Dementia, Adopting a Needs Response
Life Enhancing Approaches - Celebration of Self, Discovery Kits,
Autobiography in a Box, Stimulating Success
Success through Program Framework - Patterns in Programming, Creating
Connections, Creative Problem Solving
Care vs. Control
Seasonal Scheduling
A-Z Programming
Course Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic
areas 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 21.
$89.95 for workshop and includes "Dementia Care Programming"
book ($24.95 retail value)
Includes shipping.
To pay by check or money order - include
with this order form.
If you already own the book, the course is available at a reduced
fee and can be e-mailed to you. Email for information.
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