"Don't just meet the minimum state regulations regarding dementia education...exceed them!"
Testimonials.
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Train the Trainer
Wilkes Barre Pa
August 19 2010
Instructors: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP and Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM
"The section dealing with diversity is a great module to use when training staff. More information about the disease process and concepts to enlighten staff I will apply." Garry Pasby MS NHA CDP Memory Care Manager Emeritus Assisted Living
"I have been quite please at the information provided and the materials. You guys are very knowledgeable. I acquired a lot of ideas and issues that I need to incorporate in my facility." Psychologist
"I was pleased with the enthusiasm I which the speakers displayed while presenting the materials. I would like more information about medications. I learned to individualized meal time, such as only setting the table with utensils the resident is able to use. The resources and information provided are wonderful. I will be meeting with the appropriate disciplines and present specific materials to improve each facilities dementia unit." Heidi Elich MS RD LD LNHA CDP Area Manager Carolina Nutrition Consultants INC
"Information was thorough and well though out manual. Thank you for tying to such diverse topics into one cohesive package! The flow of the day was great with movement from topic to topic." Joy Wegand Life Enrichment Manager Emeritus Senior Living
"Learning new statistics, facts, ideas and creative ways to care for dementia population. The expectations of NCCDP and the quality of knowledge of the presenters (Lynn and Sandra). I will do my best to present accountable and accurate information to my employees and others who are afflicted with dementia and who are caregivers." Janine Starinsky MHA CDCM CDP Executive Director Oakwood Terrace
"The main aspect that particularly pleased me was receiving handouts and the books to refer to. I learned there is always going to me more to learn and times are changing as is the number of individuals who are getting dementia Alzheimer's. Education will always be needed." Kelly Covone Henning MA ACC PCHA CDCM CDP Dementia Unit Coordinator and Director of Activity and Volunteer Services Canterbury Place
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Wilkes Barre PA
August 19 2010
"I loved all topics and wished we had more time. I run a family support group and have a lot of information to share and subjects for conversations. I will be presenting at my local Activity Professional meeting to bring you to upstate NY. " Activity Professional
"Lots of information. I learned about the Validation Therapy Techniques, Helpful suggestions and avenues to explore when seeking history from family." Activity Professional
"I learned more about behaviors and a better understanding of the dementia process and how to help caregivers cope." Licensed Psychotherapist
"I was very pleased with entire seminar. I learned that the dementia patient are human and need to be treated with respect." Nurses Aide
"I was pleased with educational presentation and it was presented in a way that held my interest. Our activity program is seriously lacking in being meaningful to our residents and I plan on meeting with our administrator to facilitate changes." LPN
"Things were great! Fabulous speaking abilities! Great Job! I learned about additional resources and staff education." CTRS
"Very well presented information. Great hand out binder and invaluable resources to use with patients and their families." I learned about supporting family, staff education on dementia units." Occupational Therapist
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Train the Trainer and Dementia Unit Manager Class
July 27th 2010
East Windsor NJ
Instructors: Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM & Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
Executive Directors NCCDP
"The seminar was well presented, highly informative presentation. I was provided with a great deal of resources and information to share with my co workers. This included a number of online resources. Information on staff and family support will be used to develop and maintain healthy work environment." Michael Davison CDP RN Nurse Manager Long Island State Veterans Home
"I enjoyed the stories and interactive examples. New nuggets of wisdom and TONS of resources. Very practical ideas provided. The Train the Trainer course is comprehensive and will be a valuable resource to our staff. I know that staff will be excited and honored to have the chance to apply for the CDP Credential. Thank you for a great day." Rachelle Blough CTRS CDP Director of Memory Care Services Lexington Healthcare Network.
"Despite 20 years of geriatric experience, I gained new insight and tactics I will utilize. The resources were excellent and speakers were captivating! The sexuality portion was one that I gained knowledge personally. I will bring more specific activity program ideas back to my facility. I think we will be revamping a lot of our current activity programs!" Antonetta M. Kelly LPN CDP Family Matters Adult Day Center- Owner
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
July 27th 2010
East Windsor NJ
Instructors: Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM & Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
"The last thing Sandra spoke about was having the clients pray (as a queue) before they eat. I that to be very good. I learned how to really communicate with the clients with dementia. Also, to use good assessment skills. It very important to know your clients, just in case there might be a problem and you will know your clients better because of the information you gathered." Activity Director
"The entire presentation was extrordinary! I would love to be a trainer with the NCCDP. Tips on Mini Mental, Slums, Wandering, Elopement, Spiritual Care, plus so much more from each chapter. Great job each of you." Social Worker
"I learned the practical aspects of treating dementia and Alzheimer's residents, how to handle situations involving problems with residents. I learned so much it is hard to pick just one aspect, communication (non verbal) how to handle individuals who are upset or emotionally distraught. I am walking away with so many practical solutions to use in everyday situations. Enjoyed this seminar enormously, informative, and presented in an interesting engaging manner. Social Worker
"The content was engaging. The speakers were well versed in the topic and personal experiences." Social Worker
"Every moment of the seminar was interesting and energizing. I was pleased with the information to enhance quality of life! I wish that every single member of my facility could experience this. I will continue to educate my staff to make the best possible quality of life for my residents. This course built upon the knowledge I have and the passion I have for geriatric and dementia care. I so appreciate the passion the instructors had. I learned new information on diagnostic, statistics, cultural and spiritual improtance, understanding sexuality, etc. Excellent examples were so helpful. As an RN / DOn of an assisted living facility, when a family bring their loved one for initial assessment by me, I consistently find that there is so much that has not been done prior to the appointment by primary care physician. I find I am continually recommending a lift of things that need to be done. A comprehensive physical exam, labs, meds, hearing and eye exam, etc. Point being, a comprehensive assessment, proper diagnosis and ruling out reversible pseudo dementias need to be ruled out so we can properly prepare and recommend appropriate placement for everyone whatever that might be, ltc, assisted living, secure dementia units, etc." Director of Nursing Assisted Living
"Not enough time to get to all the questions I had and waiting to ask." Social Worker
"So many new ideas and resources. I've been in the field for over 20 years and enjoyed getting the new information. I learned about new ideas for wandering prevention and sensitivity." Activity Professional
"I was pleased with learning about Behavior Logs, how to implement aides getting more involved in activities, how to work on triggers and redirect the resident, educate the staff on how to handle a geriatric resident who wanders or who is looking for their child or mother and what to do." Activity Professional and Nurses Aide
"I was pleased with elopement information, risk factors, prescribed medication, depression and dementia. I learned the importance of dementia education in LTC. This seminar made me reflect on current dementia clients at adult day care. Our our services really meeting their direct needs." Activity Professional
"I was really pleased overall with everything and it was well presented. I learned about activities, wandering kits. I am taking all this information back to my community. There is a lot of information that you presented that I can take to my facility and it will be helpful." Activity Professional
"Lynn was passionate about your topics and the stories you shared with the class. Sandra was extremly dynamic speaker.This was the best money I have ever spent on an educational program. I have learned new interventions to utilize in my assessments of new clients and in the care plans I develop. I learned something new and pertinent in each module. Thank you so much for your willingness to share so many important resources with us. Geriatric Care Manager
"I found the resources such as web links, books etc that were passed around, very helpful. The role playing class demonstrations was really good. I learned about policy and procedures and response for potential elopement helpful, as well as the need to conduct noise studies a great idea. I liked the idea about using pre recorded messages in build a bears, great idea! "Activity Professional
"I learned that FTag 323 and merger of 324 will help to promote the nursing assistants being in the day rooms for supervision, important." Activity Professional
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Train the Trainer
Orlando June 9th 2010
"as a trainer and Activity professional, I'm excited to seethe department barriers coming down. It's not my job are no longer excuses that can be used. All our pts are each staff members responsibility.
I'm excited to be a part of that education process so that education process so that staff will be responsible for and know how to deal with each individual that lives in our facility. Great presentation."
Cammie Duncan CTRS CDP
Recreation Director
NHC Healthcare
" As an experienced national trainer and speaker, I found this training to be very thorough, engaging and well put together. The resources shared were current and relative and I'm looking forward to sharing all I gained with my team.
I can't wait to get started on the training. You both are great speakers."
Debbie Whybra BASW CDP
Director of Life Enrichment
Advantage Management Group
"As a trainer I will present the Alzheimers disease and dementia care seminar to all clinicians and others in the community. I particularly liked the staff family support information as it gave specific items to refer to families. I learned about communication and validation and feelings and will teach others as it gave me specific ways to respond to different patient concerns."
Jan Carter RN BSN CDP
VNA of Texas
Nurse Educator
"I enjoyed all areas of the seminar. As an instructor I felt the materials was more concentrated in the areas I teach. "
Kathleen Burke RN CDP
Alzheimer' and Dementia Care Seminar
Orlando June 9 2010
" I liked the stories and activities suggested. Good suggestions for caregivers at my facility as well as the many wonderful resources that were given." Speech Language Path
"I liked the resources and information that were given. I learned to provide resources to new social worker and families and patients about dementia."
Social Worker
"I learned about communication and feelings. Very intereting seminar and good presenters. Thanks! RN
"I would like more information pertaining to hospitals. I learned about the Validation technique." RN
" The presenters did a great job. Very interactive and a great way of presenting. I learned alot about dealing with residents and programs that would be very effective. It was just great. Activity Professional
"Everything was great great great wonderful.!!! I learned about medications, how to help family deal with dementia. The differences between dementia and alzheimer's. How dementia works on the brain. How the disease affects the patient."
Home Health Aide CNA
" I was pleased with the tons of information. I learned too many things to mention." CCM
"I learned about validation"
Physical Therapist
"Great course! Loved all the resources. Kept my interest and increased my enthusiasm to make a difference in my facility. I learned to set up wandering and elopement teams. "
Speech Therapist
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Ohio Physical Therapy Association
Columbus Ohio May 15th 2010
Presenters: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
Sandra M Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM
"Loved the articles and referral to various resources, personal anecdotes helped clarify the principles discussed.Many great ideas for re-directing and managing crisis, also will the binder to keep as desk reference, will also refer to the web sites recommended."
John D.Tonkovich, Ph.D. Speech Language Pathologist Eastern Michigan University
"Outstanding and thank you so much.Very gifted speaker and great stories and examples. Great resources thanks so much for sharing the information. Fantastic presenters and this will help me teach the staff where I work to make our care more effective." Occupational Therapist
"I never went to nursing school, although working in the medical field, so some language is more technical than my education allows. But this seminar was presented in a way I understood and I can take it back to my resident assistants. I learned about sexuality in the elderly is definitely not talked about. It was great to just to know that someone cares about the frustration with the elderly, the effects of nurses aides come across." Assisted Living Administrator
"The presentation examples were very relevant and realistic. Great review and nice updated information regarding the topic." Occupational Therapist
"A lot of the ideas that were given for interventions were very creative." Therapist
"The presenters were engaging and provided a professionals a good list of resources for additional material. They communicated real world experiences in a practical way. This course was well planned. I would attend any seminar modeled after this course." Physical Therapist
"I enjoyed that articles were passed around and the great presenters gave personal examples from experience and included the audience to get points across, entertaining while providing a lot of information. I learned how to effectively respond to repetitive behavior and combative dementia patients. I benefited from the re-cap on Alzheimer's and the sexual and intimacy portion. This had never been touched on through out school. I enjoyed the Elderspeak article." Physical Therapist
"Will mention the need for increased activities at my facility." Physical Therapist
"Very informative. I learned to take the time to listen to my patients and to find out the reason why a patient may act the way they do." RN
"Excellent bibliography and resources. I learned about wandering and recovery, the wanderers recovery sheet is a great resource. Taking pictures of the sole of shoes is a great idea." Physical Therapist
"Very knowledgeable presenters!!!
"I really enjoyed all of the personal stories. The session role playing and examples of different kinds of dementia and video was good and also using the therapists and the hands on activities were great." Speech Language Pathologist
"Shared personal experiences kept presentation interesting . Wide variety of subjects covered related to dementia. This course was a great reminder for the importance of person -centered care. Will make me more aware of how I interact and will share this information with other practitioners.
"The course was a great reminder for the importance of Person Centered care. Will make me more aware of how I interact with resident's and will share this information with other practitioners. The Shared personal experiences kept presentation interesting. Wide variety of subjects covered related to dementia." Occupational Therapist
"A good affirmation of us as caregivers. Reminds me of how to interact with my patients" Physical Therapist
"Presenters very well- Info was great. I learned about techniques in managing client." Physical Therapist
"I loved your humor. Most useful to me was the concept of living their truth, I liked all the web sites and literature and resources provided and hope these help fill in the information I was hoping to get from the workshop."Occupational Therapist
"The real world examples were good. Both speakers had interesting examples." Occupational Therapist
"I will apply a lot of the interventions, thinking more creatively about how to handle it." Physical Therapist
"I learned a lot of ideas for activities (functional and recreational) for our dementia population." Physical Therapist
"The information was interesting overall" Physical Therapist
"I learned it is important to slow down when you speak. I learned how to re-direct and not upset them because they may sense you don't care if you don't allow this." Physical Therapist
"I appreciated the frankness. Refreshed prior learning as well as introduced new ideas, techniques and information." Occupational Therapist
"Good information in binder and references, good personal examples, good over view and will be able to utilize with our population as well as with family and friend situations." Occupational Therapist
"I liked the care tips and activity tips given are great. However, it seems as though this would be accomplished with extra staffing only. The present staff that we have could never provide all these services. I will hold several in-services for staff within the next several months." Director of Nursing
"Excellent information. Too much for one day."
"I learned ideas to use in hospitals, and how to approach a patient in acute settings." Occupational Therapist
"I learned ideas for resident appetites who don't eat well. I will definitely read the articles you provided on dementia and falls." Physical Therapist
"Loved the articles and referral to various resources. Personal anecdotes helped clarify principles discussed and would have liked more digital video examples of concepts in addition to the example shown. NCCDP had many great ideas for re-directing and managing crises, also will use the binder to keep as a desk reference, and refer to the web sites recommended." Speech Language Pathologist
"Definitely worth the cost, both speakers were excellent, the session went by quickly and very helpful"
"Very pleased with the animated and humorous approach to what could be a dull and depressing. That made a long day fly by and loved the personal and family experiences."
"Great presentations with humor. I learned how to deal with the dementia client." RN
"Would have liked more information on how to give cognitive testing, safety for therapy, safety measures on admission. I learned to increase awareness on what meds my clients are taking and what type of dementia do they have." RN
"Enjoyed that the presenters had personal experiences to be able to understand what caregivers go through. They didn't just book knowledge to inform us." LPN
"I liked how both Lynn and Sandra would give examples of situations from their personal experiences and to help us understand and relate to the seminar. I learned that communication and feelings of the Alzheimer's and dementia patient and really knowing how to find out what they need, especially when they can not say it them selves." LPN
"The seminar was excellent. I did not know about the NCCDP and will be applying." Social Worker
"I liked the part about substance abuse and depression." I am going to take back all of the wandering and hoarding aspects of this day."
"So happy to get useful hand on techniques to help assist both caregivers and patients. I learned about wandering information for care givers, treads of their shoes, and will increase safety of home health patients." Therapeutic Recreation and Physical Therapist
"I particularly liked interventions offered for behaviors, activities for dementia and low functioning, food presentation and activities for decreased functioning residents. I can bring these ideas to the food manager and activity person." LPN
"Nothing disappointed me. I felt all the tips were useful, great resources. I didn't now that tube feeding did not prolong (meaningful) life. I will use all of this information and this will enable me to provide higher level of care for the patients and their families. The web site and handout book information was extremely helpful.
Physical Therapist
"Both presenters were well versed and knowledgeable and presentation was great. Very good resources." COTA/L
"I liked the enthusiasm, comprehensiveness and its useful. I learned how to recognize specific problems with dementia and keep them safe and comfortable."
"I loved reminders of how to treat Alzheimer's patients, environmental issues and triggers and safety issues. Both presenters very passionate, animated and fun to listen to." Physical Therapist
"Great resources mentioned"
"Great examples of stories to illustrate points. Learned many practical ways to deal with dementia clients and have a new understanding of the disease." Physical Therapist
"Covered all areas of care of dementia patient allowing us to go back to work and implement some part of this new knowledge despite our level of care. Great resource list. How to better manage depression, repetitive behaviors, aggressive behaviors and that every Alzheimer's patient is an individual. Activity Professional
"Please with the activity information and validation ideas. Resource index is excellent. Liked Lynn's demonstration on Validation ideas. Therapist
"Nice to have all of these ideas listed for family and staff training." Occupational Therapist
"Liked personal stories to assist with learning. Excellent Course Content" Physical Therapist
"I liked the article on Elderspeak and will present to my facility, encourage nursing assistant in-service on this. I learned about symptoms of depression overlap dementia and to deal with those and not miss them." Physical Therapist
"Thank you for the web site and notebook information. I really enjoyed all of the personal stories. Also loved your introductions to get our attention. I learned more creative ideas to treat a resident as a whole person, use materials to help other staff members and family. Maybe I will do in-services."
Speech and Language Pathologist
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Train the Trainer
Seattle Washingon
May 6 2010
Louisa Miceli RN BSN CDP
Director of Education
VNA of Greater of Philadelphia
"As a dementia trainer I was very impressed by the level of knowledge and expertise of the presenters. The materials provided were beyond my wildest expectations and I left the seminar feeling inspired and energized to return to my organization and educate the staff. I learned the correct way to handle sexual behavior, provide inservices to my staff and make sure policies are updated. I learned about searching other countries for dementia education."
Ginger Stewart PD ADC CDP
Program Director
Ashley County Medical Center
"As a trainer, I enjoyed the easy and comfortable way sensitive issues were presented. I liked all the information concerning websites and unending resources. I learned overview of dementia and I plan to use it in the unit I work in. Many little things I hadn't thought about in the way it was presented today."
Alzheimer's Dementia Seminar
Seattle Washington
May 6 2010
"I enjoyed all of it. I learned dementia Alzheimer's process and to provide information to staff." Social Worker
"Really good personal experiences. I learned about Elopement and sexual information. "CTRS
"Easy to understand. The use of real life situations, instructors, work in health care facilities. So they are able to relate personal experiences to their teachings." Social Worker
"I was pleased with all of it. I learned other techniques to help with Alzheimer's disease and wanderers."
"Great session. Very enjoyable and I learned alot. A lot of material to go through in 7 hours. I learned about reversible dementias and barriers to communication and intimacy and sexuality and will train my staff about all of this"
Administrator
"This seminar has invaluable knowledge and resources the only negative or suggestion would be that's it's so much information for one day. I learned about so many different resources I didn't know exist. I will be endlessly looking at new websites. Thank you!
Administrator
"Alot of information presented quickly but very well! The two instructors contrast against each other which it worked very well for the presentation. I learned about daily activities and calendars."
Activity Professional
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Life Care Centers of America
Train the Trainer Seminar
February 23 2010
“The information was very informative and well presented."
"Both speakers used real life examples to explain and assist with understanding the topic and content."
"Great speakers and sharing of experiences made it meaningful. I feel much more prepared and able to support our facilities with dementia care."
"The best part of the training was the activity interventions."
"Sandra and Lynn were awesome and very knowledgeable."
"It was presented with a very good knowledge of the material presented."
"Best part of the training was the speakers. Really enjoyed the topics and the speakers kept my interest."
"The phenomenal way the presenters delivered the information. There wasn't a dull moment. They were knowledgeable and I personally enjoyed their personal life experiences. I wish we could have them back for the Annual DON meetings."
"I really enjoyed the personal stories shared by both presenters which really brought home the key concepts."
"The speakers were dynamic."
"The best part of the presentation was the Spiritual presentation and Diversity topics."
"The training was relevant and timely to our current practices and is definitely very usable information."
"This was an excellent presentation."
"The best part of today’s training was case studies."
"The tools to be able to share the knowledge with anyone touching the lives of the residents. This has been an excellent opportunity and I want to thank you for the wonderful experience."
"The best part of the training was everything. The training materials are well organized and will be beneficial in our everyday practice within our facilities. Lynn and Sandy are exceptional! I truly enjoyed this style of presentation, knowledge base and heartfelt stories."
"Real life examples and the focus on quality of life."
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Life Care Centers of America
Corporate Training
Train the Trainer
Cleveland TN
February 23 2010
"The information was relevant and current. The resources were excellent. Life Care will definitely use this information for training our facilities and further developing our Alzheimer's and dementia programs."
Dee McCarthy RNC BSN Senior Vice President of Clinical Services
"End of Life Training was well organized. I learned the importance of educating the caregivers to stay connected with their social (resident) group."
Mike Reams Senior Vice President Rehab Services
"The section on Activities was very informational. I learned where valuable resources can be found and how to keep current on dementia. Callie Mahaffey National Manager Food Management Services.
"This seminar offered many opportunities to raise the bar of quality of care that we all deliver daily to our residents. I was given a multitude of educational tools to share with everyone that touches the lives of our residents to be cared for with a greater knowledge of their feelings and giving them all the dignity they deserve." Linda Parsons RN-BC Regional Director of Clinical Services
" By far, the best dementia training I have ever participated in, during my 18 years in long term care. I learned also where to obtain resources to enhance our educational sessions for our associates."
Kelley Hamm RN Division Director of Clinical Services
"The individualized modules provides a wealth of "usable information" which can be incorporated into everyday practice immediately. Lynn and Sandra were extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable and made this seminar very memorable. I truly appreciated the correlation between the different stages of dementia / Alzheimer's and appropriate interventions which prove successful when providing care at each level of the disease process. The seminar is a benefit to all disciplines and care givers.
Tami Hafner RN BSN Regional Director of Clinical Services
"The seminar was very informative and well presented. The seminar was excellent and the information presented guides the caregiver in providing a safe and caring environment for the demented resident in long term care. " Belinda Reed RN BSN
"All topics discussed were shared in a real life manner with actual examples from health care facilities> obvious experts in areas related to caring for dementia diagnosed residents. The activities section of the training will be most beneficial to our staff and residents."
Sheila Milburn Regional Clinical Services Director
"Excellent speakers with great experiences and wisdom to share. I am much more confident regarding dementia care and feel the training has renewed my interest and ignited a passion for the dementia care that I did not recognize until the training. Cathryn Rayle RN Regional Director of Clinical Services
"I found the specific interventions for the Activity Program very beneficial to stimulating those with dementia. I hope to take this information back to the facilities I work for. I hope to enhance the current special care units and that staff that work for those residents to provide them with the quality of life they so deserve.
Wendy L. McCormack RN
"The knowledge gained will enhance my ability to train care givers of dementia patients."
Denise Wald RN BSN Regional Director of Clinical Services
"I was pleased with the Social Service aspects and Activity portion of the class. I learned about Alzheimer's approaches and validation techniques helpful."
Maria Davis RN BSN Director DCS
"This seminar was very informative and met my expectation. This seminar will enable me to have a better understanding of dementia. It will also make me more effective with my staff, families and residents."
Susan Bush RN
"The many web sites and resources that are available for training and learning are going to be helpful. I really enjoyed the "real" life experiences and how the different issues were dealt with and the ideas on how to solve problems in our facilities. The presentation was wonderful and I was not bored nor did I loose interest in the topics." RN
"I was thoroughly impressed by the presenters ability to hold my attention through many hours of training. It was phenomenal!!!. The best in service in years. I learned how to deal with family members in crisis. I also learned that we need to do a better job educating our front line staff on dementia, associated behaviors and their families."
Eleanor Heaton Regional Director of Clinical Services
"I really enjoyed both Lynn and Sandy's perspective and personal stories to make the training intimate and enjoyable. Overall, the content of material presented was a great review for myself. I plan to share the newly gained knowledge to use in future training's." Clemente Aquino OTR/L Director of Regulatory Compliance
"The cultural and diversity session was right on the money." Daniel J. Navarro RN BSN
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Springfield Residence
Feb 16 2010
"I am pleased with the understanding that the instructors had on each subject. Their ability to share their knowledge made it easy for me to take in the information that was being taught. I learned more about dementia and activities." Program Assistant Adult Day Care
"I learned that working with dementia residents, that everyone person is different and in order for you to assist a person that you understand that person and the way to understand that person is to listen to them and get to know them better." Nurses Aide
"It was a great course and very interesting. I learned to provide group activities that fit each individual need." Activity Professional
"Information was pertinent to my job and the instructors gave lots of examples. I learned about more ideas for appropriate activities for dementia. I liked the idea that you reinforced the uniqueness of each individual, that our clients have prefences and cultural backgrounds that we should appreciate and support. " Activity Professional
"The whole seminar was very interesting. " Nurses Aide
"The seminar was very informative, and I learned about the differences of Alzheimer's and Dementia." Nurses Aide
"Everything was totaly pleasing. " Nurses Aide
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Alzhiemer's and Dementia Care Seminar
Philadelphia, PA
February 2, 2010
"I was pleased with the entire presentation!"
Nurses Aide
"I loved all the program material presented, it was a spartk for dementia programs"
Theraputic Recreation
"Great speakers with great topics. All healthcare workers should have the opportunity to attend this class. It was a great learning experience. Thank you for all the free information and websites for in-services."
RN
"All the information was helpful and well organized. I will remind our staff to become more involved, to ask families questions regarding particular habits and words in order to learn more about the individual resident."
Activity Professional
"The role playing examples were great. The program provided great examples to add to my in-service presentations. This was the most comprehensive program I've ever been to."
Theraputic Recreation
"The seminar was enjoyable and kept my interest. I felt motivated to return to work and put the information to use."
Social Worker
"The ideas to satisfy residents and their families pleased me. The information on how to avoid wandering and elopement along with suggestions for a plan in case of an elopement was very useful. The suggestions for more nutritional snacks was useful also.
Activity Professional
"The personal antidotes and humor used by both presenters made a long day seem short. Both speakers motivated me to learn more and validated what I already knew. It made me feel I am on the "right track" of "best practice". Thank you for your expertise, it will help me to become better and reach a gold standard"
Assisted Living Administrator
"I liked the jokes and ambiance of the presentation. I received lots of programming ideas and I feel better equipped for my job"
Activity Professional
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Train the Trainer and Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Pittsburgh, PA
February 5. 2010
"I was very please with the definitions and differences between elopement and wandering and what preventative measures to take. The views on how we as healthcare providers see, feel and think about dementia were very realistic. I wished all my staff including DONs were present at this seminar. Thank you very much, I enjoyed it. Well done!"
Nursing Home RN
"Very educational. Both speakers were wonderful. I found the many different ideas to improve our Alzheimer's unit, like wandering prevention, rummage areas, what should and shouldn't be in dementia units, extremely valuable."
LPN
"The seminar kept my attention. I loved the examples and stories. The program was presented in such an excellent manner with just the right amount of brakes. Lots and lots of good pointers and information than I can not wait to put to good use. "
LPN
"This was an absolutely EXCEPTIONAL seminar! All the information will be applied in my practice."
Activity Professional
"I really enjoyed the presentation and the extensive resources that were presented to us ie; books, web sites, etc..I plan on making some changes in my daily programming to apply what I learned on regarding culture."
Activity Professional
"The seminar has lots of energy and very clear usable material. The conversation and presentation set my mind in new directions and our unit will benefit from my new ideas"
Activity Professional
"All the information was useful and gave me an opportunity to re-visualize my department. I would like to show my Administrator some of the "re-creations" in hopes that he could see how changes are important to the Activities Department and for the residents."
Activity Professional
"The whole program was absolutely terrific. It kept my interest and I learned a lot. I especially found the presentation on "inappropriate behavior" and how to deal with certain situations very valuable."
Activity Professional
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Train the Trainer and Dementia Unit Manager- CDCM Seminar
East Windsor NJ
January 19 2010
"As a professional trainer, I was impressed with the wealth of information presented and the trainers own personal stories and examples. I found the chapter on dying very important and will utilize the training materials with staff, family and for private health care professionals training seminars."
Elizabeth Tomei ADC CDP Care-One Corporation
"The seminar was very good overall. A lot of useful information to bring back to my facility. both presenters were top notch."
Vito Oliveri BA ADC CDP Genesis Health Care Corporation
"This course is comprehensive and in depth for our professionals who work with patients with dementia. The seasoned Director of Nursing as well as the front line professionals will enjoy and the pertinent information that relates to their respective fields. There were great resources and up to date information is a plus. As a Trainer for over 12 years, this course provided the invaluable information to enhance skills."
Laurie Loughney CSW LNHA CALA AHM CDP Longtree and Associates LLC
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
East Windsor NJ
January 19 2010
Instructors: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM
"The material was appropriate and you covered all aspects of dementia" Director of Nursing
"I was pleased with the knowledge and understanding of the presenters using their own stories and examples." Activity Professional
"Very pleased with the depth of knowledge of each presenter. I learned new techniques to share with my associates to help our residents and care givers." Activity Professional
"Very organized-Great team effort and you compliment each other. I learned it is important to teach and educate others, especially family members on this process of dying and dementia." Activity Professional
"The seminar completely capivated me and held my attention for the full 8 hours." Assisted Living Administrator
"I learned that caring and giving empathy is very important in this field." Activity Professional
"Excellent Seminar" Memory Care Director
"Great references to web sites" Activity Professional
"I learned new details about Dementia" Director of Nursing
"I learned about increasing dementia population and 60 years need for addictive and substance and drug rehab. "Assisted Living Administrator
"The speakers style of presentation. Both were passionate about the subject matter. I learned accepted protocol and DOH regulations regarding various a typical situations." Social Worker
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Hi Sandra and Lynn,
I want to thank you for allowing me to take the train the trainer course. I was overwhelmed with the wealth of information provided at the seminar, your professionalism, personal stories, knowledge and "tag team" presentation! After it all set in, I feel a renewed appreciation for this wonderful Activity profession. It brings me great joy to be able to make a difference in the lives or our Residents and am excited to pass in this instruction on to other health care professionals so they too can bring joy and quality of life to the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Sincerely and proudly,
Liz Tomei, ADC, CDP
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January 6 2010
"The information from Alzheimer's Care Guide continues to be a great resource as we strive to give our dementia residents the best quality we can."
Donna S.Barnett ADC CDP
Director of Activities
Transitions Healthcare
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I recently attended one of your Certified Dementia Practioner training sessions and would like to let you know how very useful I found this session to be. The session was a full day session and the full 7 hours where filled with a variety of educational and practical information in the area of working with people who have Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia. The topics covered a variety of topics ranging from diagnosis, care, activities, behaviors, etc. Also, many resourceful books and websites were shared with us. I was especially impressed with how the presenters' information was based on positive, compassionate care ideas that respected each individual's dignity and diversity. Overall, this one-day session was abolutely excellent and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Diane Mowitz
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Life Care Center's of America
Train the Trainer Private Training
December 1st 2009
Cleveland TN
"Very pleased with speakers. They were very knowledgeable of subject. I learned how to educate associates regarding dementia. Especially knowing the resident as an individual. Support and education of family members, develop dementia programs in facilitates."
Wanda Hall RN
"Every aspect of the seminar included content that was very valuable. The practical application as well as the foundations of dealing with cognitively impaired patients were of tremendous value."
Leigh Mayberry RN CDP Director of Program Development
"I particularly liked how the material presented was delivered, understandable and realistic approach to implementation. I would like to see more on dysphasia with Alzheimer's population. I specifically liked the new resources provided and the care planning guidelines addressing behavior and intervention specific to each individual. I will apply this as I travel around to all our facilities and educate our associates. Camilla Baughman MS NHA SLP CDP Senior Vice President of Operations.
"I loved the class and learned a great deal. I learned how to care for our resident's who have dementia. I loved walking away with so many resources."
Jennie McClaren SPHR CDP Sr. Vice President of Human Resources
"I am pleased the trainers had actual "real life" experience and could personally relate. Great resources to compliment the training."
Peg Kennedy RN BSN CDP Vice president of Human Resources
"Very valuable to all touching the lives of dementia and Alzheimer's disease patients. Great resources. The world vision to include and learn from each other. The overall well being of the spiritual being and individual that we work with through the last part of their journey through life.
Antoinette Meulke, OTR/L Vice President Rehab Practice Standards for LCCA
"The course was very interesting and I am looking forward to passing it forward. I learned the resident communication skills and what the words she uses and back to basic instincts."
Denise Patterson RN CDP Regional Director of Clinical Services
"The handouts and power points will be helpful when training the facility staff. The information related to sexuality and the elderly was an eye opener."
Sharon Watkins RN BSN CDP Easter Division of Clinical Services
"I was very pleased of the real life examples on different topics. I received a lot of tools
"Excellent format and clear concise information. No disappointments. I learned about dementia and depression, caring for the caregiver, symptom management. to improve our facility's dementia program, educate our staff, improve our resident's quality of life."
Sharon Wilfrod RN PhD CDP Director of Training and Education
"Excellent presentation that provided plenty of resources for educating staff on the knowledge skills and practice for providing care to resident's. I learned how to teach and educate staff who provide care for dementia residents in an organized and concise manner."
Maryann Kobinski RN BSN CDP Director of Regulation Compliance
"Well organized and fast pace. I learned about environmental changes to meet the needs of dementia residents."
Vinita Lung RN NHA CDP . Event MGT Specialist
"I liked how they tackled a lot of issues that are prevalent on a dementia unit. I learned about new goals and ideas in implementing a quality activity program that is adaptive."
Andy DaSonza ADC CDP Activity Director
"I am pleased that this seminar involved all aspects of care from CNA to activities to dietary. The class was wonderfully taught on an appropriate level. I am new to long term care and never had trouble keeping up. Being the educator at the facility where I work, I intend to take back all that was learned and focus on department heads. We are a relatively new facility and this training will give us a wonderful heard start, than focus on our hands on staff."
Jessica Brooks RN CDP Staff Development coordinator
"Excellent hand outs that are very thorough and easy to understand. Each speaker presented with excellent examples. I learned extensive symptoms on dementia and ways to prevent increased agitation. How to assist care givers to maintain their health and well being. I learned how similar the signs and symptoms are for dementia and depression. I will use for training staff."
Janet Kay Frazier RN CDP Director of Clinical / Quality
"I liked the thorough knowledge of the speakers. the resources and references given to us. I learned a more thorough awareness of all aspects of dementia care."
Susan Selzer RN CDP Director of Clinical Compliance
"Great information was presented but would have liked to have seen more specific examples of care scenarios and strategies. Good information about communication needs and strategies for residents, staff and family members."
Brad Petty PT RSM CDP
"It was great to have a seminar that addressed issues that health care workers deal with in LTC along with solutions to issues. I learned some interesting facts about dementia and how to address issues with family members as well as the residents."
Glenda Lambon CDP Director of Event Management
"I was very pleased with the presentation of the program from Chapter 1 to Chapter 13. It really helped me to understand more regarding the dementia disease and how I could better serve my residents. I learned to utilize the "team" which includes myself, the resident, resident's family, associates and not just the direct care givers, the house keepers, maintenance workers, dietary workers, etc."
Michelle Magwood LPN CDP Unit Manager
"I was very pleased with the wealth of information and real life experiences that the speakers had. I learned about dementia and how to recognize it and how to care for a resident with dementia as well as treat each resident as an individual."
Jill Saisha RN LDP CDP Director of Nursing
"Every aspect of this seminar was great. I am glad I came. I learned something from every subject discussed."
Sharron Williams RN BSN CDP
"This course emphasizes our highest priority-our residents! I learned new ways to educate staff and families about our resident's with dementia in order for them to establish and maintain meaningful relationships."
Sara Watson MA CCC-SLP CDP Speech Language Pathologist
"The entire seminar was great. Furthered my Alzheimer's and dementia knowledge."
William Bosak BSHA MBA CDP
"I enjoyed all aspects of this training. The trainers presented the information in a comprehensive and fun way. I gained more in depth knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and dementia care. I will use the knowledge to help my associates better understand the dementia process."
Hollie North NHA CDP Nursing Home Administrator
"The speakers were very knowledgeable and I appreciated the passion they have for residents with dementia."
Tina Ray RN CDP Director of Clinical Compliance
"I was pleased with the resources, inspirational speakers. Overall this training was like a piece of art, interesting, colorful, passionate and really struck a deep cord with me. I learned how to teach and train dementia care.
Carol Mcalpin RN Rus CDP
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Train the Trainer
North Carolina 11/17/2009
"The overall presentation was very informative. I learned how to effectively manage the care of clients with dementia and alzheimer's."
Brenda White BSN RN CDP
"Content was very well organized. The information on sexuality and intimacy will be very beneficial when doing staff education. I really enjoyed the personal interaction from the speakers. The module on diversity and cultural competence was beneficial in that I learned that there is so much more involved than race, religion, etc. "
Bonnie Heller RN BC CDP
Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg
Bheller@wclynchburg.org
"I felt the seminar offered the participant a vast wealth of informative techniques and knowledge to utilize in their employment areas resulting in increase quality for for the dementia clients and self confidence in applying knowledge based concepts. It's hard to identify just one technique but I loved all of it,especially with respect to diversity, culture, spiritual and end of life issues "
Carol Benetti RN MSSW CDP
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Las Vegas, NV
Train the Trainer Seminar November 11, 2009
"The seminar was very comprehensive, instructive and relevant to all health care settings which house residents with dementia. I learned valuable information about specific activities for activities groups."
Debbie Ricker, CDP, OTR/L
Regional Rehab Director
Life Care Centers of America
"Each segment was well documented and presented with relevant and practical research and hands on examples. I will apply all facets of the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Training in my role as an Activity Professional. Absolutely wonderful, thank you!"
Activity Professional
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Train the Trainer and Dementia Manger Seminar
October 13, 2009
Little Flower Manor
Wilkes Barre, PA
"A very complete training containing information that can be used in all aspects of dementia care"
Sr. Diedre Ferguson RN
Mission Effectiveness Coordinator
"I was very impressed with the realistic and human approaches to Alzheimer's residents. I learned we are all spiritual beings having a human experience. We are all part of a system that no one really understands, but needs special people to participate."
Mark Blessing RN
Director of Staff Development
"Both speakers demonstrated knowledge and expertise on present subject. The materials obtained are exceptional and cause for further education to be provided to our nursing staff."
Tracy Bonk RN
ADON
"I learned that I really needed this course in increase my own knowledge base. There was so much information I was not aware of. The presenters knew the information and I was impressed with this program"
Activity Professional
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Alzhimer's and Dementia Seminar
September 30, 2009
San Diego, California
"The information regarding dementia and sexuality provided important information on how to cope and educate residents and their families is very applicable. The modules on hoarding and wandering information is extremely valuable and rarely addressed in other in-services. Great resources and handouts were provided. Thanks! "
Dana A. Dunbar
Progressive Clinical Consulting
Occupational Therapist/Rehab Director Dementia Unit Manager
"I was very satisfied with the content of the training. I learned may new things I will implement into my training program. Delicate subjects are handled with the best of taste. Stellar training! I learned how to train caregivers and family members to do a thorough assessment of the resident in order to rule out possible medical or emotional disorders that can lead to unusual behaviors."
Alma Ruth Jay LVN, CDP
Alzhiemer Deisease and Dementia Training Instructor
"I enjoyed the whole presentation with its real and excellent experiences."
RN
"I enjoyed and felt enriched by the entire program. I learned behavior modification can be used to possibly lessen unwanted behaviors. I will be mindful of possible triggers and keep an eye open for possible redirection and validation."
Activity Professional
"A wonderful learning experience. The seminar provides a good learning tool for our Dementia/Alzhiemer's Unit."
Activity Professional
"The seminar was to the point and held my interest. Great information on how to make my facility better geared for dementia patients."
LPN
"I learned aggression could be caused by depression!"
LPN
"The additional assessment skills, web sites and resource information is very valuable in assisting with the care provided in my facility. Good suggestions for protecting resident from eloping and finding them in case elopement."
LPN
I was particularly pleased with the skills provided for approaching residents and having a deeper understanding for dementia patients"
Activity Professional
"Everything was extremely informative and I greatly appreciated the whole seminar. It made clear the importance of having a better trained staff"
Psychologist and Program Director for ADHC
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Train the Trainer
Maritime Institute
Maryland
October 28 2009
Lauren Fitzmorris Administrator
"As an instructor, I found the NCCDP training to be comprehensive and profoundly relevant. The seminar curriculum has greatly enhanced my knowledge base and confidence in my practitioner skills. The overview of best practices in the area of dementia care as it relates to developing care plans, interventions and program developement. I will integrate into my own professional practice.
Alzheimers and Dementia Seminar
October 28 2009
Maritime Institute
Maryland
"Todo El Seminar Fue Faguloso" activity professional
"Extremely knowledgable speakers. I learned something new from each chapter. "Therapeutic Recreation
"loved the whole program. I liked everything. Thank you so much.
Enjoyed the whole day. Keep up the good work." activity professional
"Pleased with the information shared. I
will be able to share information with collegues and staff." Adult Day Program Administrator
"Very informative about what Dementia is and how it effects a person."
Activity Professional
"Thrilled with the information that was presented. Thank you! It was a great day! I learned to look at dementia symptoms more closely while being more aware of how to communicate better with clients and caregivers." RN
" The seminar was really great. I learned how the staff should answer the residents." activity professional
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Train the Trainer Seminar
Certified Dementia Care Manager Seminar
Orlando Florida
August 20 2009
"liked very the wandering kits, nutrition tools, activity programs suggestions, Alzheimer's activity calendars. I was very pleased with the different assessment tools to establish a base line upon admission and for annual review of resident's cognitive abilities. I learned specifically about policy for reverse able dementia, nutrition / menu items, implementing these into programming that wills make a difference for other communities. The wandering and elopement kit and grid for inside and outside of community to effectively train staff. I learned about activity programming, life skills station and setting up resident to succeed in daily activities."
Vice President
Senior Living Communities
Florida
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Alzheimer's and dementia seminar
August 20 2009
Orlando Florida
"Everything was great! You provided me with information that I can share and use in my facility. The information learned about hydration and nutrition was helpful. Sensory room information was also helpful" Speech Language Pathologist.
"The information about healthier food choices with more protein for breakfast and snacks was helpful. The information regarding sexuality, addictions and legal aspects was also valuable. I increased my knowledge of validation therapy, triggers and caregiver education and will apply this to my practice."
Registered Nurse
"Your information on web site is so helpful. The speakers were great! The seminar contained information in extensive intervention on elopement which we can use in our own locked unit."
Registered Nurse
"I was very pleased with web site and provided reference material. The information regarding elopement was excellent"
Professional Guardian and Certified Activity Director
"I learned about lots of resources for use at our facility including books, magazines and web sites"
Therapeutic Recreation
"Wonderfully presented, a must do for all hand on clinicians. It brought to my attention the need or immediate up to date education for my clinical staff"
Registered Nurse
"I will use what I learned to set up new programs for our dementia unit".
Assisted Living Administrator
"I learned a great deal and came away with lots of new ideas."
Activity Professional
"All was excellent. I appreciated the professionalism of both presenters and their breath of knowledge, especially in available resources including books and magazines"
Geriatric Care Manger
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Train the Trainer
Alzheimers dementia seminar
August 11 2009
all was great! Nothing disappointed me with Sandra and Lynn. My brain is a sponge absorbing the whole seminar. I learned to listen and make sure students understand the needs of person talking to, I learned good communication skills.
Barbara Rimorin CALA CDP
Nccdp approved instructor
Barbararimorin@verizon.net
"wish there was more time. Information was excellent" RN "wide range of information was presented." Activity Professional "I learned that caregivers should be trained." CTRS "awesome presentation" social worker "very pleased over the way the presentation was delivered. It kept my attention. Instructors provided many ideas for dealing with activity issues and nutrition concerns." RN "I liked all the resources."CTRS "seminar was informative. I learned about ideas from around the world"
councelor
"I apreciate the huge binder of information that can provide as a reference for the present and future. I am looking forward to researching the web site and suggested materials and reading.
Absolutely helpful!" CTRS
"taught me that some of the TR practices at my facility need to be updated and gave me some new ideas for activities. I will talk to my supervisor about these things." CTRS "a very good seminar" activity professional
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Train the Trainer & Certified Dementia Care Manager Course
June 15th 2009
Indianapolis IN
"The seminar provided so many resources and free materials that i am eager to share and use. Fantastic materials. Also the continued updates in the our ever changing field will vary, this was honest and direct. I appreciated that. What stands out is the value and need for knowing the person's history, preferences, routines and accomplishments, culture and differences that will either cause or calm behavior depending on specific approach and care planning." Joni Barrie Hoffman CDP CDCM Quality of Life Consultant Golden Living
"I appreciated the updated and vast amounts of knowledge and resources that were provided as a part of this seminar. I learned about the international resources available to further our dementia care practices. I will be pleased to offer this information to our campus and memory care leaders. " Corporate Memory Care Support Leader
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Training
June 15th 2009
Indianapolis IN
"Great Job. I appreciate the information, helped to confirm what I am teaching in my homes is right and i learned a bit too." Director of Clinical Program
" I was pleased with the part on cultural assessment. I will apply the information on wandering kits, ideas about wandering and different web sites. " Activity Professional
"I enjoyed all of it. I was sad it was one day. I learned how to better train our staff on how to care for our dementia population." LPN
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Pembrooke Nursing and Rehab Center
May 6 2009
Instructors: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP
"very interesting and very informative. Overall very good seminar. RN
"I enjoyed the real life stories about residents. I learned about new technology evolving in nursing homes." CNA
"Everything interesting" LPN
"Very interesting and kept my attention." LPN
"lots of new perspectives and precautions i hadn't considered. I am excited to take this information back to my facility to teach and brain storm with my staff on ways to enhance our programs." Nursing Home Administrator
"It was great. It refreshed some old ideas and some new key ideas on hydration, medications, wandering and sexuality." Nursing Home Administrator
"I thought the presentation were phenominal. Spoke on a level that everyone could understand." RN Corporate Nurse
"All information was very interesting and informative. I learned quite a lot, to much to recount but I took lots of notes." Activity Professional
"I was pleased with the whole thing overall. I learned about activities such as not using balloons and ball toss." Activity Professional
"The hand out binder was full of information and very helpful. I liked all the literature that was passed around. I will communicate with families more about dementia alzheimer's and provide articles from the binder. " Social Worker.
"Good information and i have a better understanding of different stages of dementia and possible causes. " Activity professional.
"I learned not to use reality orientation." Nurses Aide
"To be able to interact with resident and show them that they are wanted, needed and most important loved. " Nurses Aide
"Nothing was disappointing but a wonderful presentation and it was well digested. I learned about elopement, sexuality, communication and family interaction." LPN
"I learned about interventions in dementia care. I learned to treat the patient the way you would want to be treated. " Nurses Aide
"I learned about dementia and how to make them comfortable and provide good communication." Nurses Aide
"I learned about validation process. I don't think its ok to lie to residents or enter their reality or live their truth. I learned how the brain works and the process of memories." Nurses Aide
"Excellen presenters with obvious keen knowledge, training and experience. I have a greater understanding of the many facets of dementia as well as helpful and effective approaches to utilize with patients. My empathy increased as a result of the increased knowledge." Social Worker
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Training
April 30th 2009
Philadelphia
"I was so impressed with the professonalism combined with genuine compassion the Instructors Sandy and Lynn have for those living with dementia. The presentation inspired me to learn more, achieve more and be a better person for the seniors I serve. I learned so much abut the behaviors associated with dementia." Assisted Living Administrator
'I loved the spiritual presentation. It opened my eyes on how we need to be really think outside the scope of how we have been practicing with this population. I am excited to go back to my facility and share the knowledge and create a community of enhcancements for our residents." Nursing Home Administrator
"The information was great. I tech dementia in my facility and have used the same data but found numerous facts and data to add to my seminar. It was a lot of data. I will take the bits and pieces that will add the frosting to my training progra. Got ideas to add subjects like grief, stress relieft, etc to my training sessions." Dementia Care Manager
"I like the detailed information provided and real life expreiences. I learned what activites are not appropriate." LPN
"Incorporating diversity and sexual behavior was very pleasing to me. I learned the need to communicate on the subjects of sexuality, diversity issues." Social Worker
"I liked chapter 9 and chapter 11. I will be stronger in my conviction to be more aware of spiritual needs." Assisted Living Administrator
"I loved this seminar! It was excellent. I learned a lot about hoarding, which has been a major issue with our community. The presenters made it interesting and excellent." Director of Nursing
"I learned to much to list." Social Worker
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Presented to NY Recreation Therapy Association
Date: May 20th 2009
Presenter: Sandra Stimson CALA, ADC, CDP, CDCM
Session 1: Developing Self Esteem in The Elderly
Session 2: Why and When You Need A Population / Calendar Analysis
"Very thorough, amazing amount of ideas and web sites"
"Very knowledgable"
"Did a great job"
"Had good points and references and web sites"
"Good information and I can use at work"
"I think Sandra covered everything:"
"Great speaker, very informative and thorough"
"Content was quite good, I learned a lot"
"It is good to hear about activity ideas"
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Pembrooke Nursing and Rehab Center PA
May 26 and 21 2009
"Pleased with current updated information provided. Presenter was straight forward! Excelllent! I learned best practices in dementia care" Natalies Torres CDP Pebrooke Nursing and Rehab
"The thoroughness of the presentation was remarkable, very organized and professional and exciting. Learned so many resources for my knowledge base" Sarah W. Kardine RN BS CDP
"I was extremely pleased with the seminar, well organized and presented well. I enjoyed learning different activities to deal with someone with dementia" Sheila Houser LPN CDP Staff Development Harrison Senior Living
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Pembrooke Nursing and Rehab Center-PA
May 21st 2009
"I was pleased with the suggestions that were given throughout the seminar. I learned a lot about how dementia residents react to different things that I do, say or even the way I approach them. I will keep that in mind next time I am working with a resident." Nurses Aide.
"Very pleased with presentation" LPN
"I am very happy about the seminar because i learned a lot about how to deal with my residents a lot better." Nurses Aide
"I was pleased with the religions / culture diversity presented concerning dementia." Nurses Aide
"I learned how to deal with people with dementia such as when they ask where their family member is." Nurses Aide
"The training was great and it was a job well done." RN
" I thought it was well done" Nurses Aide
"I liked the calendar suggestions and how i can improve my program. Learned more information about dementia and the ways to improve their quality of life." Activity professional
"I really enjoyed the presention, it held my attention and it was very informative." LPN
"I learned to include more role playing and examples to reinforce practical applications of material" Nursing Home Administrator
"I enjoyed our speaker. She was very good. "
"I was very pleased and learned a lot about dementia and how to better care for the residents with the disease." Nurses Aide
"I felt the seminar was knowledable." Activity Professional
"I am so glad that we were taught about Dementia and I learned to interact with the residents more and see things on their level." Nurses Aide
"I enjoyed the stories and examples that the speaker gave and I learned that I can engage in true life time" Nurses Aide
"Very educational" Nurses Aide
"I learned validation method training for direct care staff, utilization of specific examples was effective and easy to understand. I will apply the improvement of activity content for program purposes." Nursing Home Administrator
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Chester County Health Care Partnership
Presented at:
Pembrooke Nursing and Rehab Center-PA
May 26 2009
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Instructor: Sandra Stimson Executive Director NCCDP
"Great information" Occupational Therapist
"I was pleased with the amount of information and the resources, I learned about Validation Therapy. " RN
"I learned about different activities for dementia." Activity Professional
"Very good presentation and I will prepare our caregivers better." Counselor
"Pleased with short film on communication."
"The seminar was an eye opener, good information and I learned about more interventions to use." LPN
"I learned different techiques to sooth an agitated resident" Nurses Aide
"I learned new ideas for activties." Activity Professional
"The program was outstanding and well put. It was very well given." Nurses Aides
" I loved the hand out notebook" RN
"All information presented was most helpful" LPN
"Great presentation, Would recommend to additional staff that do not soley work with dementia residents because the ideas are applicable to the older population in general as well." Nursing Home Administrator
"Very pleased with the knowledge learned about dementia and how to work with clients better." Program Assistant
"The Alzheimer's hand out notebook was very good and organized." LPN
"Very informative, thank you! We need to do so many more activities especially for low functioning residents in geri chairs. " Nurses Aide
"I liked the role playing and would have enjoyed more role playing with the group." RN
"The information presented in the presentation was very informative and eye openning and every facility should participate in this seminar." Nurses Aide
"I learned there are more types of Dementia diseases than i imagined." Nurses Aide
" I learned the team approach to providing inclusive activities" Activity Professional
"Speaker had lots of energy and great use of personal experiences, the seminar was interactive, i learned to about safety and never to leave patients unattended and that clocks are very important. I learned its important to watch where you take dementia residents on facility outings and to have a policy on outings and elopement." RN
"Sandy used a lot of stories to bring the information to light, Very effective way to help us remember. Role playing, power point, video were helpful in keeping my attention. I learned, I need to work on my listening skills, that in-services needed for sexuality / intimacy issues, need a discharge policy for reversible dementia and to do daily stand up meetings for all shifts regarding new admissions, especially to let staff know about words or gestures they might know."
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Train the Trainer
April 30th 2009
"The resources and information you shared was amazing. I was very impressed with the level of research you have done. It is amazing at how the free resources you offered. This is very rare! I learned I have alot more to learn because so much new information available. I will be working directly with integrating this information to our dementia unit staff with ongoing dementia staff training."
Bonnie Saunders PT MPA CDP NCCDP approved Alzheimers and Dementia Instructor Arista Care Health Services Corporate Director of Rehab and Program Development Bonnie@aristacare.com
"information is very useable. Thinking outside the box is a must when caring for the Alzheimers individual"
Anthony W. Obertate CDCM CDP
Director of Dementia Services
Life Care Centers of America
Green Valley Care Center
New Albany Indianna
Wobertate@msn.com
"Enjoyed content of program. The cases made it realistic. This helped in identifying how to apply what was learned in my work. I learned to include family and visitors in cautions for wanderguards and security of locked dementia units when exiting and staff assigned to specific doors during fire safety drills."
Catherine Eitel
Absecon Manor Long TermCare and Rehab Center Cath3334@aol.com
"I enjoyed all the extra real life stories, because that is what helps to bring the facts to life. I attended Train the Trainer and am excited to share all of this information with others in the field so that we can raise the bar in dementia care."
Kathy Kearcher LPN CDP
Covenant Senior Day Program
"Lynn and Sandy interacted well with the group. The knowledge of the materials thorough and complete.I learned the importance of this knowledge being brought to more medical staff!"
Monica Tomaini LPN CDP
Alliance Alzheimers And Dementia Consultants Alliancealzdem1@aol.com
"I am pleased with the rich knowledge and experiences of the speakers.
Both of the speakers are very willing to share and they are fun to listen to. Great amount of information and resources provided. I will have the opportunity to share and learn with professionals on the field. I learned organizing techniques, new information and resources about dementia. I plan to present this information in Hong Kong."
Allyson Y.P. Chiu
Yes Hong Center for Geriatric Care
Chiuallyson@hotmail.com
"Lynn and Sandy worked well together. They complimented each others style and held the interest of the entire room. They wasted no time in the classroom and provided complete and comprehensive material. This seminar should be mandatory for all healthcare personnel. The seminar reinforsed the importance of complete education of all healthcare professionals in the field of dementia and alzheimers."
Kathryn Weber LPN CDP
Alliance Alzheimer and Dementia Consultants Alliancealzdem1@aol.com
"Sandra Stimson and Lynn Gordon hit this one right out of the park.
(Had to say that because seminar held in Philadelphia home of the world series champions.) this course is a must for all healthcare providers and caregivers. This should be a requirement for all Director of Nursing. Administrators. Activity Directors,etc. This course is our future!
Alliance Alzheimers and Dementia Consultants Dr. E.F. Wasuiewski DC CDP
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
March 14 2009
Baltimore Maryland
"Hands down the best, most practical, colorful, humorous dementia discussion I have ever been a part of and I have been to hundreds. It was clear, precise with lots of feeling, emotion, followed with examples, experiences that we can use to educate others. Kept my attention 99 percent of time." Patricia Outland Assisted Living Administrator
"I was very pleased, the sexuality part was well needed" Activity Professional
"I enjoyed the entire seminar" Assisted Living Administrator
"I was amazed about the sex in facilities and how we need to have a speaker on this subject, for both residents and staff. I learned in the enviroment portion the importance of clocks, rocking chairs and may need to cover windows for eloping residents who try to go through windows." Activity Professional
Thanks for providing the educational info on line for us to use...we have a
paucity of funds (county facility). This material will be valuable to our
Staff Development Nurse.
Jeannette Morneau,NHA
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Hi Sandra,
I had been at a presentation at Forest Manor in Hope N.J. on Feb. 4th '09 & really enjoyed all the info. & the way you that presented info.
Sincerly,
Linda Loyko
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Train the Trainer
March 14, 2009, Baltimore
Outstanding dementia training program! I have attended Alzheimer's and dementia seminars offered by a number of agencies and organizations during the past fifteen years and this was by far the best dementia program I have ever attended. The information provided was up-to-date and internationally based. The trainers were knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend NCCDP's Alzheimer's and Dementia training to anyone working with dementia on a personal or professional level.
Denise Reynolds Scruggs, BSW, ADC, CDP, Director of the Beard Center on Aging at Lynchburg College
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Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care
3/14/2009
Both of these instructors were very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject material. The resources provided during this training were excellent.
Carol Hill RN, BSN, RAC-CT, C-NE, CDP Hill Educational Services Inc.
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Certified Dementia Care Manager Course
March 14 2009 Baltimore MD
Sandra, thank you so much for the opportunity to expand my professional experience with the Certified Dementia Care Manager certification. The resources alone make this course, and the Certified Dementia Professional course well worth the time and money. I applaud the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners for taking the lead in creating this worthwhile certification. It is long overdue!
Kathy E. Wiederhold, CDP, CDCM
Masonic Home of Louisville
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I hope you are doing well. It will surely be good when all of us together can get more people trained and they can talk to and serve our elders with the best practices. Thanks for all you do and for creating this program. I find it a joy to teach.
Dee Mayfield, CDP, TIPs
Instructor # 52005
Mayfield Health Care Seminars
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Dear friends: The insert in the Publication, Provider, is a blessing to all who are interested in the field of LTC. My employer is St. Joseph's colleg of Maine. I am an adjunct instructor in LTC. Simultaneously, I am pursuing a PhD in Health Science at University of Pecs, Hungary. My research and subsequent outcome is the first Alzheimer's Special Care Unit in a Mental Health Hospital Hungary. The administrator has given me the responsibility and honor of the developing the physical environment, the staff employment and education. I will apply many of the components of your Tool Kit, with your copyrighted permission. Thank you for your wonderful organization. When my research is finished, I will apply for certification.
Jean Szilagyi
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Alzheimer's and dementia Train the Trainer seminar
Certified Dementia Care Manager Course
January 27 2009
East Windsor NJ
Train the Trainer Seminar:
"I attended the Train the Trainer Course. It was a great seminar, very informative with great stories. All aspects of the seminar pleased me." Jennifer Snyder Director of Nursing Buckingham Place
"Lynn and Sandra are very detailed, it was a terrific day and very comprehensive. They empower you to go out and teach others how to be better and smarter practitioners. It was a great train the trainer course. I also attended the CDCM course for dementia unit managers and the materials provided were excellent. " Michael Trama Assistant Director of Nursing LI State Veterans Home
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Alzheimer's and dementia seminar
January 27 2009
East Windsor NJ
"Well organized and presented. Activity ideas and scheduling and will apply this" Dementia Unit Manager
"The extensive knowledge and helpfulness of lynn and sandy was wonderful. The ideas for dementia / memory care units was interesting." Activity professional
"Very well organized and informative" RN
"very pleased to have attended this seminar" Activity professional
"Action steps to reducing wandering and the need for wander control interventions were useful to me." Social Worker
"Enjoy the stress part of the seminar, i learned alot. Activity Professional
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"I loved the truthfullness Sandra portrayed in her presentation. So lawful and in depth reality. She made me feel more knowledable. I admired Lynn and her stand for the rights of the residents and not being afraid to speak the truth about employees, when they are not doing their jobs correctly with the residents. You both have inspired me to go forth in long term care field." Activity Professional
"I was pleased with the hands on knowledge of the speakers." Director of Nursing
"I was pleased with the highlights of detailed stories and the professionalism of your presentations. I learned practical and professional ways to meet the needs of dementia residents." Recreation Therapist
"Presenters knowledge is extensive and given with a wonderful sense of relivency. All aspects of the seminar was useful, resource materials were excellent." RN
"The hand out book was the best i have ever received in a seminar. Well worth the money. I want to book this seminar for my staff!" Director of Nursing
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Instructors: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP and Sandra Stimson CALA, ADC, CDP
Location: Boston
"New and inovative ways to dealing with difficult residents and new approaches with staff was taught, i also learned about sensory stations and to decrease agitation" LPN
"The personal experiences that the trainers recounted were helpful. I found the information about dementia units helpful" Activity Professional
"The new and different ways to communicate and educate the staff is one thing in particular i learned and the way a Alzheimer's resident might hear what we are saying. I also learned to validate information and knowledge the correct way to work with dementia" Actiivty Professional
" I learned about changing the dining and meal experience. The staff education related to resident sexuality is important aspect of this seminar and. I will work closer with the team to develope new activities." Director of Nursing
"I learned about activity and spiritual suggestions" Activity Professional
"Speakers were very knowledgable adn interesting speakers. I learned how it affects the brain, when we had a visual picture of the braub, I learned about the types of activities to implement into the activity program and how to deal with different stages of dementia." Recreation Therapist
"The seminar was very informative. I can't wait to share with my staff." Activity Director
"I learned the activity has to be person appropriate. I learned how important it is to identify what works for which resident per unit. My facility was using the same calendar on every unit before i started and will establish needs for each resident on the unit and reflect on calendars for particular units." Activity Director
"The personal experiences of the speakers brought to the table validated the information presented. I am new in geriatric long term care and felt i could benefit from a seminar that covered many topics surrounding Alzheimer's and dementia, so all i learned was helpful. Specifically i feel i can be more beneficial to my residents through helping our activities director modify and add more appropirate and benefical activities. Thank you! Social Worker
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Houston Texas
October 24th 2008
Alzheimers and Dementia seminar
"Both presenters were extremely knowledgeable about dementia care and techiques" Activity Professional
I thought the whole seminar was awesome. Great information presented. Great binder information. I learned to really apply all techiques with dealing dementia residents and multiple issues." LPN
"the personality of speakers really made the seminar very enjoyable" This was an extremely insightful seminar. I feel more capable and prepared to deal with those patients who suffer with alzheimer's" Doctor of Pharmacy
"I was pleased with learning about how to handle repetitive behavior" LPN
Train the Trainer
"This was worth the journey. Time went by quickly. Very comprehensive, concise, professional. Well organized. Impressive. The information provided validation and expansion of my experience." Ann Frazier ADC CDP Consultant Dementia With Dignity
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Train the Trainer
Des Moines Iowa
September 27th 2008
"I am very impressed with how comprehensive this program. The amount of information and resources given to the class will make it easier to respond to residents in a way that is respectful, affirming and caring. I learned best practices in many areas of dementia care- such as the importance of training your staff, how to handle sensitive topics such as sexuality, diversity and end of life issues" Dee Mayfield Mayfield Healthcare Seminars
"Very comprehensive and well researched. Presenters were engaging and interesting. Each time I attend a seminar I learn a lot of new information. The train the trainer program is going to be a very useful tool for educating our staff on Alzheimer's disease."
Lisa Tatge BA LMSW CDP
Social Worker
Oaknoll Retirement Residence Community
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"Diversity and cultural differences pleased me. We are all different why we should be treated the same." Activity Professional
"Very organized. A good refresher and very affirming to what occurs in my work place." RN
"Didn't seem long enough, subject very interesting. I learned so much, f tags, different triggers and sexual expression" RN
"Every subject was useful to further our mission. Important to continue training. Thanks for all the web sites." Activity Professional
"Great resources and will use them to subscribe to journals and order books." Activity Professional
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Train the Trainer
Alzheimer's and dementia seminar
Presented in Greenbelt Maryland
August 19th 2008
Presenters:
Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW
Sandra Stimson CALA, ADC, CDP, CDCM
"Unique approach to dementia training with special focus on risk management, family support, staff interventions and insights. This seminar is well presented as it keep you awake and thinking how to implement this information into your facility to enable staff to be their best."
Kathleen Grahm Frey MA CTRS NHA/L CDP Approved NCCDP Instructor
"This seminar was informative and entertaining. I especially enjoyed the way the speaker's shared their personal experiences related to the information presented. I also enjoyed the humanistic and spiritual approach. I specifically learned the disease process and interventions to manage residents and care givers." Social Worker
"The materials were well presented. The speaker's knowledgeable about their materials. I learned how to take care of alzheimer's residents'" RN
"All topics were very interesting and informative. Everything that was discussed is really applicable to the job" RN
"Very well presented and adapted to teaching this material to staff and beyond. This put a different light on subjects of diversity, staff attitudes and elopement and risk management." Nursing Home Administrator
"Well Done! I was pleased with the communication section. Every dementia patient is unique and should be treated as such is what I learned." RN
"The presenters were well informed and knowledgeable, very interactive program. I learned to take time care for self more, cultural diversity and need to educate the staff more on this topic." RN DON
"All information excellent.!!!!!" Activity Professional
"Immensely pleased with the entire presentation as it relates to content. The content maintained my interest as well as provided rejuvenation to provide therapeutic recreation service. I learned the progression of the disease process, interventions to slow the disease process." Therapeutic Recreation
"This was an excellent program and could be a two day program. You validated and confirmed information related to dementia. Thank you!" Social Worker / RN
"The whole seminar was well done. I learned new ideas." Social Worker
"I learned F Tags 323 and 248 and i was impressed with the instructors experience and knowledge. I learned to be more aware of myself" RN
"Both speakers were well prepared for the presentation. They both made the educational interesting while entertaining. This seminar increased my understanding of working with dementia patients and their families." Social Worker
"Seminar was exceptional. I believe 8 hours is quite ling for information to be presented. Good overview of dementia and types." Social Worker
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NCCDP Alzheimer's and Dementia Training and Train the Trainer Seminar
Las Vegas
July 19th 2008
Train the Trainer Seminar
"I really enjoyed the stories, it made the presentation enjoyable and information more applicable. I learned about available resources and how I can relay this to my facility. I learned how i can implement positive changes to my Alzheimer's locked unit." Sona Bhatia California. Nursing Home Administrator
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
"Casual style interactions, thoroughness was excellent. One of the best seminars I have ever been to. Thank you, Interventions for agitation and aggressive behaviors was specifically what i will apply in my job." RN
"I was impressed by the knowledge and suggestions for interventions for behaviors" CNA
"Good supply of resources, up beat presentation. Programs and practices that will enhance the lives of our residents and family members." LPN
"New knowledge of dementia care and assisting families and helping staff is what i learned." Social Worker
"I learned alot about Alzheimer's dementia that I did not know. I learned the fact that if they are final stage of Alzheimer's that don't just take them for socialization have specific sensory programs for them." Activity professional.
"Thank you it was well worth it, was reaffirming in what knowledge I have and added to my store of knowledge. I learned that certification is available and that I might be able to advance my career with Train the Trainer." Nursing Home Administrator
"I learned areas of elopement behavior, suggestions for unit enhancement and staff training and will incorporate many ideas into our locked facility." RN
"Best seminar that i ever attended. I learned how to better care for dementia residents." Social Worker
"The notebook was good. I learned good reminders about best practice." Social Worker
"Lynn was fantastic. She made listening and learning enjoyable, especially the samples and examples she used. I learned about numerous resources and magazines and books available." Social Worker
"I learned about all the resources, web sites to assist locked units to improve quality of care." RN
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New York Train the Trainer Program
Billy Jean Obrien RN MSN, LNHA, CALA, CDP
Regional Director
OMNI Health Systems of New Jersey
"This course was the most informative and comprehensive program on Alzheimer's and dementia that I have attended. It was wonderful. I will apply all aspects of care related to Alzheimer and Dementia residents that i learned from this seminar. The information on End Stage of Life was also applicable to all residents."
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July 2008
Dear Sandra and Lynn Just a note to thank you for a wonderful experience with you in Philadelphia. You both are a great blessing for our senior population. I appreciate all you are doing for the elders. Chris Heilmeier.
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May 17th 2008
Oklahoma Training
Instructor: Melva Noakes
Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Comments
"I was pleased with the entire seminar"
"I enjoyed it all. I learned a lot of things that I didn't know and learned more about things i already know. I learned more about Alzheimer's and dementia. It will greatly apply to my job and duties and the people i help." Nurses Aide
"The knowledge of the disease and things I can do to make the person happier and more comfortable. I learned that attitude and tone of voice will be a better way to deal with some of my clients."
"I enjoyed it all. I got lots of ideas for how to do things differently and better." Social Worker
"I enjoyed learning more and the different perspective of everyday activities. I got good ideas to use to help make the patients feel better about themselves." Activity Professional
"Glad to have all the written information to use with our staff. I learned how to help staff understand the limitations of the participants." RN
"I enjoyed all of the seminar. I learned a lot of things i didn't know. I enjoyed learning about different activities and just keep them happy, like I always do." Nurses Aide
To Whom It May Concern
I wanted to take the time and commend Jennifer Krupa, an approved NCCDP Alzheimer's and dementia trainer, for the outstanding training we provided to our nurses and nursing assistants at Altenheim Senior Living Community on February 20th 2008. Our staff has grown from the education.
Sincerely
Lori Presser ADC CDP STNA
Resident Director for Shurmer Place at Altenheim
Altenheim Campus Marketing Director
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Philadelphia June 18th 2008
I really enjoyed the Train the Trainer classes last week and appreciate all your hard work and efforts that went into that. Thanks again,
Sherry McCabe RN CDP
Director of Staff Development & Education
Employee Health Nurse Exposure
Officer Valley View Nursing Center
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Thank you for a wonderful training on Dementia that was held in September. I found it very helpful in my work. Dr. Joan Kakascik Psychologist
Train the Trainer and Certified Dementia Care Manager Course
Philadelphia June 18th and 19th 2008
The seminar was great and it will help other family, care givers to understand dementia and Alzheimer's better. I will apply this knowledge to family, care givers and nursing homes.
Kimberly A. Bradley BA MSW CSW CDP CDCM
The course was very detailed and addressed issues with Dementia other seminars gloss over, such as Sexuality and family interactions. I got a very in-depth detailed description of how to care for the whole person who has dementia which will make it so much easier to break it down for my staff. There wasn't just the usual focus on behaviors that you get at other seminars.
Hillary Butts CTRS CDP CDCM
Dementia Unit Manager
UPMC Canterbury Place
Great resources and the materials will be great for using when training.
Chris Heilmeier RN MSN CDP
St. Mary's Nursing Center
The speakers were both very good! Held my attention. The day went extremely fast. Got loads of materials. Many ideas written down and I will be taking information back to my facility to train our staff.
Sharon L. McCabe RN CDP CDCM
Valley View Nursing Center
I enjoyed the person experiences. I learned about speaking and marketing.
Sharon Smith LPN, CDP CDCM
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Alzheimer's and dementia seminar
Philadelphia
June 18th 2008
Great materials, lots of references and ideas that were made available to us. I learned newer information about activities with dementia residents was very helpful, also learned how to become certified and increase education and awareness in the healthcare field. Social Worker
Lots of good information and presented well. Good resources for activities. Activity professional
Lynn was a great speaker and good listener when someone had a question. Activity professional
It was encouraging to learn that there are ways to do things better and how far behind my facility is in this aspect and how I could help improve peoples lives by making even small changes. I learned many new ideas and approaches that I can bring back to my facility. Thank you! Social Worker
I really enjoyed the stories. It reminds us we are all in the same boat. I learned that the assessment process to always check for depression first, also some good tips for decreasing wandering triggers. RN
Pleased to have a seminar offered closer to home. This seminar increased my knowledge in dementia and i need to update my facility with the changes in dementia care. Activity Professional
Loved the personal professional styles of both presenters. Several concepts and strategies that could be helpful to my CNAS and the families and NH staff who are primary caregivers.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Interesting examples and personal stories were very helpful. I'm a staff developer and will use this in my training's. RN
Lynn was excellent and connected with her audience and great in dealing with the material.
I learned a closer review of own facility policies and procedures, increase education for line staff providing care. Assisted Living Administrator.
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5/8/2008
Spring Hills at Somerset Assisted Living
Somerset NJ
Alzheimer's and dementia 8 hour Staff Training
" I learned when you have met one dementia resident, you met only one and to deal with each resident individually" LPN
"All parts of the seminar was clearly explained well". LPN
"I learned to try different approaches to religions and culture in dementia care". Counselor
"I learned to be more competent to work on the dementia unit". Nursing Assistant
"Basically the seminar was very informative and i enjoyed it." Nurses Aid
"I learned so much about dementia that i can use every day." Nurses Aid
"All aspects of seminar pleased me." Nurses Aid
"Good seminar, new audio and visual material was great, especially the validation video." Activity Professional.
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New York State ADHCC Annual Spring Conference:
Topic: Developing Self Esteem and Wellness Programs
Topic: How to Deal with Combative and Aggressive Behaviors
Date: April 2nd 2008
Speaker: Sandra Stimson CALA, ADC, CDP
"Thank you for the in-service material and i would love to have my whole staff present for this seminar, great job" RN
"I learned that I need to keep vigilant with my staff in the areas reiterated today, thank you!" RN
"Good Ideas for Programs I haven't tried" Activity Professional
"I learned to use tools to raise self esteem" RN
"she knew her subject" Administrator
"Great resources" RN
"Nice packet of information" Social Worker
"I have many MRDD clients that this information pertains to" RN
"Great tools to take back to staff" RN
"Provided essential information" RN
"Information was good" RN
"Excellent ideas for activities" RN
"I liked the ideas of care planning self esteem and would like to do self esteem screens in my program and then utilize programs shown to develop self esteem" RN
"Great Ideas and great hand outs" Social Worker
"new ideas helped" LPN
"I was pleased with all information provided" RN
"I learned how to deal with participants with dementia who have behavioral problems." RN
"I liked the in-service idea and books and good resources" Director of ADC
"All very interesting" LPN
"provided endless possibilities to use in my day program" Therapeutic Recreation
"I was pleased with appropriate interventions and techniques and suggestions for alternative activities" ADHC Director
"Overall program as terrific" RN
"Will go back with renewed vigor to implement your suggestions" RN
"Sandra had an engaging personality and provided lots of information" Social Worker
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Certified Dementia Care Manager and Train the Trainer Course
Orlando Florida 4/23/08
"I loved this seminar. The instructors were extremely knowledgable and interesting. The content and presentations was excellent. Both Lynn and Sandra were very personable and easy to talk to. They made this experience very rewarding. I am confident that i will be able to present this program because I know that I will have them as a resource and support when needed. I learned of more wander / elopement prevention programs and approaches. Also about enhanced activities more appropriate for dementia residents as well as tips /ideas and how to create / maintain a therapeutic environment for dementia patients. Really I learned so much. I plan to bring this program to my facility and restructure and manage and oversee our dementia unit to assure we are practicing best standards at our facility.
Michelle Brady Director of In-service education St. Catherine of Siena
"I can't wait to start teaching this class, I loved the stories."
Carol Neil RN, MSN
Administrator Hope Adult Medical Day Care
"It was all very motivational and confirmed my concepts I try to follow. I learned about validation therapy and sexuality and how to handle.
Janet Renkiewcz Horizonvue Community Manager (Dementia Unit) Granvue Medical Care Facility
"It was clear and well prepared course. My knowledge of the class is so much better. I feel well prepared to train." Melva Noakes Administrator Comfort Living Services
"I enjoyed the flow of the course. I felt all aspects were beneficial and as a young health care professional this course really increased my knowledge. I feel learning how to calm residents in periods of agitation, was particularly helpful and will benefit the staff when i train as well as my self."
Megan Cook Director of Social Services The Waterfod
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
April 23rd 2008
Orlando Florida
"I will address my staff to treat members accordingly." Activity Professional
"Nothing disappointed me about this class. Really enjoyed the class and learned a lot" LPN
"For participants attending would like a longer break time to check out of hotel" Social Worker
"Facilities need to be more forward on dementia training and encourage staff to think outside the box vs just teaching state mandated course. Every facility should do this course." Social Worker
"Enjoyed all the topics discussed. Very informative and practical application." RN
"So many good ideas, techniques to deal with dementia resident. Can't wait to in service my staff and provide information on communication and validation techniques." RN
"Speakers made presentation especially interesting. Depression may mask dementia is something i learned. I will remind my staff members of the importance of knowing the resident" Staff Development Coordinator
"New approaches to teaching CNAs who work on the dementia unit." RN
"This course beneficial to health care givers" RN Education
"The content was very broad, lots of diversity and i was immensely impressed." LPN
"As i direct my aspect of teaching so the dementia patient can stay at home, my primary focus is the caregiver and keeping them out of the grave, the avenues of information that were opened up to be was phenom!!!" RN
"Speakers content was wonderful." Social Worker
"They provided us with material that is useful and can be used. I like the activity calendar ideas and dining programs materials. "Activity Professional / Social Worker
"I really thought the example of a systematic search for residents and having a grid of the building was very helpful and will take this back to my facility. I really enjoyed the Quality Assurance suggestion on the noise level for the locked unit. I also took the suggestion of eliminating ball toss from the activity calendar" Activity Professional
"I learned new tools to deliver better care" Activity Professional
"Refreshing and positive. I work on an Alzheimer's unit for almost 6 years and I learned a lot" LPN
"All great, so much information, so little time. I learned impact of residents with dementia and communication." RN
"I enjoyed your stories as life experience is truly what it is all about. I think i will use your ideas in this area or individuality. Administrator.
"I enjoyed the class and it was educational and informative. It gave me real life examples. Enjoyed the information and plan to share with my staff." CTRS
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar February 12 2008
New Jersey Training
NCCDP Executive Trainers
Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW
Sandra Stimson CDP, CALA, ADC
Train the Trainers:
"I was extremely pleased with the entire set up. All information will be great at my facility and as my facility dementia unit is in the construction phase" Cheryl Golden
"This course cemented information and verified information that had been learned before" Karen Baranauskor
"I thought today would go very slowly but It did not. The presenters kept me interested. This seminar refreshed my memory of the things i knew and I am looking forward to educate my staff through inservices" Shannon Birn
"I enjoyed everything very much." Learned some great ideas on presenting each topic" Nellie Stolarz
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Alzheimer's and dementia seminar February 12th 2008
"I learned interventions using validation therapy and was pleased with the materials and resources given and shown."
"Great source of information, great speakers and i will share with staff and administration."
"I felt all aspects of the seminar were important and interesting and well presented. I would recommend this to all my colleagues, and will enforce routine on my floor daily, and the information provided on safety devices not available in america was interesting."
"Everything was well presented and educational."
"Most seminars usually deal with nursing and enjoyed area on activities and nutrition and also loved resource sites."
"I learned the importance of having a policy for dementia unit during a fire drill and monitoring doors, and not having tray service for meals."
"I got great ideas for staff meetings."
"I thought switching back and forth between presenters was great as each had their own style. The material was presented in a well organized easy to understand manner and questions were welcomed"
"Several resources were cited which will be helpful. I learned different techniques for dealing with dementia behavior which will use with dealing with my residents."
"The information i received today, will help me to do Alzheimer's training in my facility this year."
"Very well organized presentation, from Power point to the communication video to the binders, educators dynamic and very informative, resources were wonderful"
"Not enough time to take notes from power point"
"I learned the importance of therapeutic team approach on a dementia unit"
"I learned more about wandering"
"The material was well presented, so much today, as a result i will share with my co workers this information."
"Thank you for giving me ways to deal with repetitive questions, especially ones dealing with , "where's my husband?"
"I felt this seminar was very informative, it was done creatively and it was well organized, i also learned how to educate my staff and family members about dementia care especially validation vs reality."
"Great illustrations, many great ideas for activity interventions and hydration issues."
"The seminar moved at a fast pace, some additional time for exchanging idea with other participants and the presenters would be appreciated."
"I learned how to address resident needs specific to alzheimer's dementia."
"Material was very educational, speakers were very informative, sessions very long but well worth it, and i will be able to bring this back to speak with assistants about dementia."
"I can't wait to apply to be a CDP"
"Very detailed program, best i've been to in a long time and i'll be using a lot of today's program where i work."
"The nutritional part was good and informational"
"Everything was excellent and i am going to take the next Train the Trainer class"
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Trinity Continuing Care Services
Training December 5th 2007
Michigan Staff Training for two facilities
Evaluation Comments from Staff.
*I learned the importance of really knowing more about your resident can sometimes make a difficult situation easier to solve.
*A wonderful presentation.
*I am grateful my company invested me for this program.
* I liked the advance training in dementia.
*Very professional, kept my attention.
* I learned the importance of strategies to overcome life issues of a dementia patient.
* I was pleased with new resources and tools to use.
*I learned so much about elopement and wanderers.
*I liked all the new resources
*I learned that USA is not the global leader in dementia care.
*The trainers were excellent
*I enjoyed the entire present ion, great job."
* l learned way to much to give a complete answer on this evaluation.
* I found it extremely interesting and I learned a lot
*I learned creative ways to take care of Dementia and Alzheimer's patients and keep them interested.
*You guys were great, especially cramming all that information into one day. I love that you traveled to do the training for our facility.
* I learned a lot of material and it was very interesting.
* I learned there is a lot of things that should be changed at some facilities.
* This course validated some of the great things we do at our facility and with our dementia clients.
* I enjoyed hearing the stories about the resident who was pushing another resident in wheel chairs.
*Elopement piece of the training was very interesting.
*I am really excited to get started using some of the things you taught us with our dementia clients.
* I thought it was presented well.
*I learned the right way to work with patients with repetitive questions.
*The instructors are very knowledgeable, have Sandra Stimson and Lynn Gordon back again.
*You gave great advise all the way around.
*All was well presented, i learned about the stages of aggression, which i did not know.
* Learned the importance of using smaller sentences and being calm.
*Great stories and skilled speakers.
*Really liked the stories that were integrated in the seminars.
*I learned how to talk to the residents on a better level, how to present yourself to the resident when they are angry, depressed and when they wander it may be due to much stimulation. Too much stimulation is harmful.
*Great seminar
* I learned too much to write down. I learned dementia residents never loose the ability to problem solve.
*Great seminar and loved the personal stories.
*I found the communication section very interesting and helpful for my job.
*The validation section will help me to calm and help my patients work through their most difficult times.
* Because of the training, i now feel it will be easier for me to work better with my residents.
* I liked the visual explanation you gave about the disease that causes dementia.
*Very interesting day and the trainers held my attention.
*Relating the stories that you told from your consulting experience is great.
* I feel better trained to deal with frustrating residents.
*Enjoyed the "real examples", the enthusiasm of the speakers, their knowledge and ability to share.
*The whole thing was great. I learned how to help the problem instead of adding to it.
*Excellent seminar, very detailed and in depth and also good humor.
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Training Held at Crown Plaza Hotel New York
November 10 2007
Participants: Director of Nursing, Activity Professionals, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Nursing Assistants.
Comments:
New information reinforcement of present practice.
I learned how to provide wholestic personal care for patients, self and family.
All aspects were pleasing, however diversity / cultural competence is exceptional.
I learned a lot on every topic and is applicable. This is knowledge i will reinforce with my families.
I learned new approach to problem solving issues with residents who fall frequently and have behavioral problems. Can you visit our activity department it needs overhauling?
I was pleased with end of life care and cultural assessments.
I will in service my recreation staff and care givers who work on the dementia unit.
As a professional working in a nursing home, particularly a dementia unit, I must say the entire seminar pleased me very much and will greatly enhance my skills.
I wish I could go back to my facility and practice everything that i learned today.
I enjoyed the approaches of the dementia patient.
I thought that there were excellent points and knowledge given today but feel that in the real every day today practices, you cant teach new dogs (administration) new tricks.
I will try to adapt the new information learned today in my daily tasks and interaction with my residents on the dementia unit and my mixed unit.
I learned about the dying process.
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Seminar held on November 20th 2007
Hosted by the Richard Simon Center for Alzheimer's
Jan Golembiski CSW
Coordinator of Richard Simon Center for Alzheimer's
Galloway NJ
Seminar was wonderful.
I specifically enjoyed learning about behaviors. When working with people in the community, you give great tips for Wanderers and behavior.
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Audience made up of Geriatric Care Managers, Nursing, Social Workers, Administrators and Activity Professionals.
These are their comments.
You have the most comprehensive curriculum out there.
Excellent speakers, knowledgeable on the topic, and most important kept everyone's interest.
A wealth of information. Nice to have a list of resources. Great sampling of situations faced in the field. Awesome binder of useful data.
I learned to treat the individual as an individual and don't angry instead go to Maslows!
Lots of resources to use and look up.
I learned about resources and suggestions for care givers and increased my knowledge about care givers roles.
The hand out binder is excellent. So well organized. I like the fact that I can "listen" to the speakers without having to worry about taking notes..
I learned not to automatically declare dementia but rather to screen for depression or drug abuse. I had never heard of reversible dementia.
This seminar was very interesting and kept the entire audience attention during the entire time.
I learned to teach other ways to intervene.
It is obvious that you come very prepared and knowledgeable about what you are teaching.
I learned that as a professional, that i don't know enough about dementia and need to keep learning.
Owners of facilities should participate in the training before they are allowed to open a facility.
Pleased with the presenters interaction with the audience.
You were highly received by all in my observation!!!!
I learned to safe guard my wandering clients. I will look into the local sheriffs department about project lifesaver. I am taking all this information back to share with my staff.
I liked that the instructors incorporated life experience into your presentation.
Personal touches always makes the seminar pleasurable especially since it was 8 hours.
Real time information is great.
I was very pleased with wandering. I just had a experience with my mother leaving an adult day care center. The material was absolutely wonderful.
The wandering information was excellent, especially the information on Project Lifesaver.
I am already a CDP, but i found the seminar still excellent refresher and up to date.
I loved the power point you used.
I learned about Safe Return with the Alzheimer's Association.
I liked the parts dealing with Cultural Diversity and sexual behaviors techniques.
I learned new approaches to integrate into the facility and to in service my staff with.
The hand out notebooks is a great resources to share with families and staff.
Upbeat presentation. Didn't drag on like most seminars. Good information. I learned new ideas and techniques in dealing with dementia clients..
There was so much positive information given to us today. I will use the notebook and my notes and give an in service to my staff on the dementia unit.
It was very interesting beyond what i thought and expected.
The entire seminar was fantastic. It would be wonderful to have certain parts taught to my life staff.
I found the seminar to be extremely informative, particularly the wandering program and diversity.
The notebook is very much appreciated. Lots of great hand outs. Thanks.
I learned about all the clinical tests and will pass this information on to my care givers.
I learned about environment factors when creating a dementia unit.
There was nothing disappointing about this seminar.
The instructors kept my attention the entire time.
I learned great communication tips.
I learned a lot from the hand out notebook and the lecture, mainly in the activities area.
I was pleased with the Nursing Home preparedness for wandering.
I really had a great experience, the speakers were both pleasant and entertaining. I learned a lot of information about Alzheimer's and dementia.
Lynn informative and kept our attention.
Lynn knowledgable and good sense of humor.
The sharing of personal stories added to the understanding of dementia.
I will take the information i learned and share with my clients.
All were great.
I learned about activities and cultural diversity.
The seminar was well organized and was high in content. The which was provided
will provide good follow up. I learned, overall information regarding Alzheimer's clients needs and how to handle various problems with the care..
Overall program was excellent. A lot of information which reinforced what i knew and provided more information that i did not know.
I liked the information about the Transfer waiver with reversible dementia.
I loved all the useful web sites.
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Oct 27 2007 Train the Trainer Seminar
Very pleased with the materials provided. Seminar was very organized.
Julie Fernandez
Vice President
Spring Hills Assisted Living
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Oct 27th 2007
"Loved It"
Karen Connelly TXC
Activity Director Network
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Oct 27th 2007 Dallas Texas Training
"Train the Trainer"
This was the best and most useful seminar i have ever attended.
I am very excited in taking this back to our organization and helping our caregivers to take even better care of our residents. There were so many knowledgeable tools and tips from the communication, nutrition, behavior. All of this will be helpful in training my staff.
Susan Speed RNC
Training Coordinator
Employee Health
Bivins / Childres
Amarillo TX
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Hi Sandra and Lynn,
Thanks for such a informative and knowledgeable seminar on Saturday. I am so ready to begin teaching what I have learned. I have already finished the books. It was wonderful and very inspiring.
Susan Speed RNC CDP
Training Coordinator
Bivins/Childers Nsg Facilities
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The staff evaluations (of your program), exemplify both (2 days) of the programs were excellent and provided the essential information on the care of the dementia patient. Participants verbalized to me how wonderful they thought the program was and your delivery of the content was dynamic and inspiring. It was a pleasure working with Lynn and Sandra on this program. We look forward to having you both back for another program in 2008. Bay Shore Community Hospital Holmdel NJ.
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Hi there,
We are hearing such good things about the seminar. This seminar was life changing for all of us.
Thanks for everything.
Margaret Beard
Project Coordinator
Louisiana Technical College
Greater Acadiana District
10-23-07
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Sandra,
Thanks for the wealth of information supplied to us at the conference. I really enjoyed meeting you and Lynn.
Thanks,
Cyndy Pyle
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Dear Sandra,
I wanted to let you know how
much everyone enjoyed the seminar you
and Lynn gave at BHCC on 9/11 & 9/12.
It was really well received.
Sincerely,
Kirsten E. Kim, LNHA
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Sandra,
Just a quick note to thank you for
a very informative seminar. Although
a small group I felt it went over very
well and received very positive feedback.
I will certainly keep you in mind for
future seminars.
Thank you,
Diana
Genesis Corporation
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May 5th Chicago Training
Train the Trainer Seminar
It
kept my interest.
Like all the handouts.
Very pleased with the program and not
disappointed at all.
This seminar will help my staff work
with this population better.
Many things i liked about the seminar.
I am responsible for staff education.
This gives me a wealth of information.
Very well presented in a format I can
use.
I learned the different types of activities
to use with the different stages of
dementia.
Outstanding day! I can put much of
this information to work on my unit.
Thank you.
This seminar pumped me up. I will be
able to bring information to my co
workers and reminded me how important
my job as an Rn and nurse manager is
on the dementia unit.
Great information.
Great description of how Alzheimer's
affects the brain.
Lynn provides profound information
on cultural diversity, sexuality and
end of life issues.
I was so impressed with the train the
trainer seminar.
Sandra gave great new and refreshing
ideas for activities. Activity professionals
should all take this class.
This seminar will influence how i make
decisions regarding patient care and
how i interact with family.
It was helpful to hear all the life
experiences of the instructors.
Changing instructors throughout kept
the group alert.
This seminar provides me with all the
training tools to educate my staff
which will provider better care and
makes
me feel good about my job as a trainer.
Excellent materials and resources.
The activity suggestions were helpful.
I learned about the policy suggestions.
I agree with what you said that staff
is "paid to smile and i liked
the modules on cultural diversity.
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Sandra
Thanks so much for a very positive
day, will follow through on other
items in email. We have our dementia
day
at the legislature tomorrow so am
busy with that but will do! I was really
pleased with the content and am excited
to be a part of this. Thanks, Nanc
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Dear Sandy and Lynn,
Thank you for your time and hard word
towards making others quality of life
better. I’m excited bringing the CDP
program to my facility and the Lake
Charles, La region. Once again thank
you.
Kevin J. Pembrook, MS, NFA (P), CDP
(January 2007)
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Dear Lisa and Sandra:
Thank you so much for the great seminar.
I told everyone at Dellridge as well
as my colleagues here in Lancaster
how informative and well presented
it was.
Thanks
E.F.Wasilewski, D.C.
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"Excellent program. Looking forward
to seeing you again, and yes, let’s
do something in Chicago next year."
Ed
McMahon, Ph.D
Golden Ventures
National Director
of Alzheimer's Care/Quality of Life
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"The Seminar is great and was
very well done, contained a lot of very
good information"
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" I did not know that dementia clients
don't lose their problem solving ability"
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" Speakers held our attention and was
not boring"
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"
I learned that dementia residents,
their thoughts are real to them and
treat them as real and to enter their
reality, we enjoyed learning about "creating
moments of joy and will use this great
book as a communication tool"
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" I was absolutely floored by the presentation.
Each aspect of the seminar was detailed
and interesting"
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" Full of helpful knowledge and was not
boring"
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" I learned the importance of good communication
and various aspe ts of dementia."
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" Entire seminar was superb and I can't
wait to get started in presenting this
seminar in my state."
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" I am in law enforcement and the course
instructors kept my attention and was
impressed with the instructors wealth
of information. I learned that assisting
caregivers in being patient with clients
and families"
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" The warmth and friendly presentation
compiled by excellent educational information
provided a well balanced program"
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" I enjoyed when the speakers Lynn Gordon
and Sandra Stimson shared experiences
and information not included in power
point pages."
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" Everything was great."
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" I learned how to present information
for my seminars."
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" I learned the importance of multi sensory
environments for low functioning dementia
clients."
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" This seminar further reinforces my
knowledge of Dementia and the manner
in which I conduct my trainings and
inservices programs and engage the
residents with dementia."
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" great instructors."
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" Wonderful speakers."
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" I enjoyed all parts of the
Train the Trainer Seminar and wished
it was longer."
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I have been certified as a CDP since
this Spring, after attending your course.
I want you to know that this certification
has come in “handy” many times since
then. When I am at care plans, when
I am petitioning for certain improvements
in the facility, when I am trying to
explain to employees what the residents
need from us, when I am calling families
to contribute to the resident’s needs
--- being a Certified Dementia Practitioner
gives me credibility! I can tell you
that a care plan was “turned around”
the moment I told the family that I
am a certified dementia practitioner!
They may not have thought of me as
good for anything but activities as
an ACC, but when they heard dementia,
and practitioner – they listened! The
families are sometime in denial, and
they need to here and believe that
what we advise and what we will do
for the resident is coming from a trained
professional.
Keep up the good work!
Dolores Quinn,
ACC, CDP
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