Professional Training

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ONGOING SUPPORT GROUP LEADER TRAINING

Tuesday, October 24
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Peoria Office
606 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61603

This training includes an overview of Alzheimer's disease, basics of group dynamics, and an introduction to agency resources and services. Resource manual and lunch provided. To discuss interest in facilitating a monthly support group, call Jennifer Rose, 309-681-1100, for more information.

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DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED SEMINAR

Wednesday, October 25
8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
PARC
1913 W. Townline Rd., Peoria, IL

The Care and Treatment of Persons with a Development Disability program will be for caregivers who work in settings such as workshops, elder programs, adult day services, group and long-term care facilities.

Call 309.681.1100 for more information or to register.

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ACTIVITY-BASED ALZHEIMER'S CARE WORKSHOP

November 7, 2006
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center
639 York St., Quincy, IL 62301

$75 registration fee includes handout materials, lunch and CEUs.

This program is for activity professionals with a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s disease who are responsible for activity programming design and implementation.
Activities are the foundation of care. Every event, encounter or exchange is an activity, including every interaction with staff members, volunteers and family. Participants will learn the fundamental components of Activity-Based Alzheimer’s Care, and how to effectively examine assessment and care planning, identify program design options and methods of implementation, adapt activities and the environment, and evaluate programs.
This program is pre-approved for 7 clock hours of continuing education through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals [NCCAP] and for .6 CEUs through the American Therapeutic Recreation Association [ATRA].

Call 217.228.1111 for more information or to register.

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ILLINOIS DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING (IDPH)

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LaSalle County United Way Office Building
1157 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301

$75 registration fee includes handout materials, lunch and CEUs.

This training is in compliance with Public Act 91-744 requiring the Illinois Department of Public Health to establish training criteria for nursing home and home health staff that provide direct care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The conference will provide health care professionals the information, techniques and tools needed to train direct care staff providing dementia care in skilled nursing and home health care settings. Topics include Understanding Dementia, Communication Strategies, Teaching Techniques, Conducting In-Services, Dealing Creatively With Challenging Behaviors and Activity-Based Care.

For more information contact Chris Clemons via e-mail at chris.clemons@alz.org or at 309-681-1100.

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Call the Alzheimer's Association
to register at 681-1100.

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Call the Alzheimer's Association to register at 681-1100.

Call the Alzheimer's Association
to register at 681-1100.