Virtual Dementia 8-hour Specialty Training4/30/20249am5pm
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Dementia 8-hour Specialty Training
Thursday December 14th — Virtual Dementia Specialty Training from 9:00am-5:00pm
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Dementia – In the US, it is estimated that over 7 million people over the age of 65 have a form of Dementia. Learning about dementia allows you to create a deeper level of compassion and understand how to best meet the needs of your residents. During this training you will not only learn about the different types of dementia, but more importantly, how to best approach residents. As these diseases progress your approach needs to change too. We will address topics like hallucinations/delusions, trauma, visual and physical changes as well as more challenging topics like sexuality and negative behaviors.
This class satisfies the DSHS requirement for 8 hours of Dementia Specialty Training.
Two trainings available in April…
Monday, April 29th — Mental Health Specialty Training from 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, April 30th — Dementia Specialty Training from 9:00am-5:00pm
Fees include an 8 hour training, DSHS materials and certification for either Dementia or Mental Healt
- $105. LeadingAge Member
- $155. Non Member
Deadline to register is Monday, April 22nd. Registrations submitted after April 22nd will incur a $50 late fee.
Trainer: Kristina Walker, Walker Consulting and Resources, Owner and CEO
For over 20 years, Kristina Walker has been engaged in long-term care (LTC): from memory care and pharmacy, to home health and recreational therapy. For the past 13 years, she has been providing education to various healthcare disciplines in an effort to improve patient safety and quality of life.
This past year she decided to refocus her passions and start her own consulting business. In addition to her experience, Kristina draws on her study of developmental psychology, dementia, mental health and non-pharmacological interventions to help employees in LTC settings better meet their residents’ needs by combining heart and knowledge.
Kristina is a native Washingtonian. She lives in Edmonds with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys taking advantage of all PNW outdoor activities and is learning to play bass guitar.
