I recently did some research on Alzheimers and Dementia for my best friend (who's father is deteriorating...) and came across an interesting description of Case Management training regarding treatment of dementia patients (seems like a cost effective measure with the increasing numbers of seniors with dementia these days...)
Case managers working with clients of the Oregon Senior and Disabled Services Division (SDSD) have a better understanding of dementia issues as a result of an eight-hour training program funded through the federal Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Program.. Case managers took part in training on dementia-related topics that included: • symptoms of dementia; • the progression of Alzheimer's disease; • the difference between reversible and irreversible dementias; • the impact of dementia on family members; • special caregiving skills; • community resources. As a direct result of the dementia training, more than 500 case managers were more knowledgeable about appropriate services for clients with dementia and the best ways to support families and caregivers. http://www.aoa.gov/ALZ/Public/alzprof/delivery_models/delivery_strategies/dementia_training.asp I also found a good Resource site: http://www.alzinfo.org/default.aspx Hope this helps
As an LPN and a daughther caring for a seriously ill mother at home. I found your reference material very interesting and useful. Thanks for taking the time to share
Dementia Training for Case Managers
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 1:01:18 PM
