"Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skilled execution. It represents the wise choice of many" Author Unknown
"Don't just meet the minimum state regulations regarding dementia education...exceed them!"
Sandra Stimson, CALA, ADC, AC-BC, CDP
Train the Trainer Seminar
Pittsburgh PA
May 8th 2012
Trainer: Sandra Stimson ADC AC-BC CALA CDP CDCM
"As a professional trainer working in long term care facilities, I learned a tremendous amount of information tailored toward specific groups, residents, families, staff and clergy. I learned specific strategies to address behavioral issues in LTC. Such as noise assessments, orienting residents to facility and room as well as key resources to obtain additional information. I will use this information to assist facility manager to improve their environments." Cheryl Smith RN DNP CDP Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Cunbuland Health Authority - Canada
"As an ALF Administrator and Alzheimer's I feel qualified to express my gratitude for learning new web sites and cutting edge material. Information that has not been available to me that I will be able to pass on to my activities directors and assist my families. It has truly enhanced my knowledge base, especially with sexuality module." Pamela Polowski CAT CDP
"As an owner, caregiver and administrator of an adult day care facility, this seminar provides an array of tools and knowledge that spans all areas of this field. Excellent information for all levels of care, a recommendation for any health care fcility that desires to meet the needs of those with dementia." Darlene Tranqluilli CDP CDCM Founder Executive Director Selah Care Center A NJ Non Profit Organization
"it was so wonderful and fast paced and very engaging! The content was thorough, every module was filled with new information. As a professional trainer, this course offered more content, resources and specifics pertaining to dementia than any course I have taken. I feel incredibly motivated and excited to share this awesome information with future students. This course will allow me to be a better advocate and trainer. Thank you" Eurith Y Long Emerson ACC CDP CDCM Personal Care Home Administrator Lutheran Social Services of South Central PA
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Pittsburgh PA
May 8th 2012
Trainer: Sandra Stimson ADC AC-BC CALA CDP CDCM
Executive Director NCCDP
"The interaction between speaker and participants was great. Very personal atmosphere. I learned new interventions and programs on how to educate staff and family." CTRS
"I enjoyed tips on caring, activities for residents. I learned a TON! I leach at a University on Alzheimer's disease, not only will I improve my practice but also increase improvement in the agencies I use. RN
"I learned to better interact with resident's with dementia." DON LPN PCH Administrator and Assisted Living Administrator
"I learned all of the specific interventions to use, also liked the tips for care planning and policies. This was the best dementia in-service that I've attended by far. Thank you very much." RN
"Information / topics very comprehensive. I learned end of life care for dementia patients and ideas for family resources." Activity Professional
"I liked the resources to turn to. I learned better approaches and to enter into their life (Jolene Brackey)." Activity Professional
"There was lots of information, the speaker kept things going. I really appreciated the section on environment." Social Worker LPN
"I enjoyed having the all the resources web sites." RN
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Train the Trainer Class
Grand Rapids Michigan
April 30th 2012
NCCDP Corporate Instructors: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
Sandra Stimson CDP CALA ADC AC-BC CDCM
"As an RN Clinical Mentor, the presentation was professional, not stressful and educational in a educated layed back setting. As an RN Clinical mentor I was informed of many new resources available to myself and the community in regards to dementia care. "
Troy Olson RN Clinical Mentor CDP CDCM Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services
"As a professional speaker I enjoyed the wide range of topics that help our industry give better care in a very specialized group of residents. I will be able to take so much information back to my staff to better support not just the resident but the family as well."
Kelly Steffey LNHA RN BS CDP CDCM Administrator for Cranberry Park Assisted Living
"As an educator, I found this seminar very comprehensive to use as a strong knowledge base for all caregivers in all areas whether long term care home health, hospice or family care givers. As a DON, I hope to not only take this information back to our staff but also to our family members and community to give them a better understanding and useful techniques for caring for their loved ones."
Jacalyn Martin RN LNHA CDP CDCM Marquette County Medical Care Facility
"As a Social Worker, I was especially impressed with the repetitive return to strengths of person rather than barriers. As a professional Social Worker and Dementia trainer, I benefited front he extensive depth of this program entails. The use of the over all expanse of knowledge presented will undoubtedly benefit each of my clients.
Sara Socia LBSW CDP Bortz Health Care
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Alzheimer's Dementia Seminar
Grand Rapids Michigan
April 30th 2012
NCCDP Corporate Instructors: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
Sandra Stimson CDP CALA ADC AC-BC CDCM
"I was pleased with the resources and terminology and good take home book. Will read more and us to help on the spot training, makes me a better manager. Will be sharing ideas with owners, ways to improve staff training in the building, the resources and re evaluate the activities program, things I heard about (in class) that I think we could do different. I really want to educate my staff about the melody of what is behind the speech. It is something I don't think people think about and I love the way you worded it. I think they will understand. I was overall a wonderful class and I will take a lot back to my residents and staff.
"Manager of a 12 bed AFC Home Michigan
"Adding life experiences was helpful (in the class). I could really tell the love you have for your job and it made me wanting to know more. Hands on approach was amazing and loved the sensory information. Just an exciting class. Well done. I learned there is always something to look at in our AFC. I believe the activity ideas will come in handy. I am excited to learn more about dementia and will go back to the web sites you listed." Nurse's Aide.
"Very enjoyable and beneficial experience. Thank you!!! Great information on encouraging and coaching caregivers, supporting and educating family members. Great Activity programming ideas. Ideas securing and improving the building, safety and process will be very helpful. I am excited to research future opportunities, your list is comprehensive." Assisted Living Administrator and Social Worker
"Loved the vast amount of resources that I can look up later. Good information on Re: environment, living their truth and care giver issues." Occupational Therapist
"Binder supports information presented, but copy of slides would be helpful. Information was helpful as we develop a dementia related activity program." Assisted Living Administrator
"Enjoyed personal stories. Was a good refresher of much knowledge, got some good activity ideas." Assisted Living Administrator."
"Great presentation. good overall view of dementia. Helpful in many areas."
"Enjoyed your personal stories you added. Activities section was very helpful." DON, Assisted Living Administrator.
"I learned better programming ideas for lower functioning residents." LPN Assisted Living Administrator
"Great program, great price" Activity Professional
"Thank you for bringing heart and energy into your presentation. A lot of great information to improve programming and care to elders. I learned about interventions and resources."
"I learned about new web sites to use for activities and day programs, will share with coordinator and recreation director, the experiences were helpful. " RN
"After attending the program, I eventually want to become a trainer." RN
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Train the Trainer Seminar
Salt Lake City Utah
April 16th 2012
Trainers: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM
"As an Ombudsman of long term care facilities and a speaker on dementia and Alzheimer's I found this seminar very informative on diagnosis, behaviors and activities. As an Ombudsman of long term care and facilities I learned a great deal on activities and behaviors that will be taught in hospitals (behaviors) and nursing homes (activities) as well as the general public."
Jana Aeschliman CDP Ombudsman Garfield County CO Shedding Light on Alzheimer's
"As the Director of Operations I found the module on intimacy and sexuality was very helpful. This is a topic that needs to be understood by all caregivers and administrators. As the Director of Operations the instructor class provided a lot of great information regarding activities for the Alzheimer's dementia resident."
Angela Lee RN CDP CDCM Director of Operations and Resident Care ComfortCare Homes
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
"Lots of great ideas to incorporate for specializing our new facility and great resources to learn more and help me feel qualified and competent on activity ideas. I have to set up environment and how to educate family and caregivers." OT
"I have taken this course before but wanted a refresher course. Really enjoyed the part on Validation and communication." CTRS
"(this seminar) confirmed we are all going in the right direction now we need to get employees on line as well. Lots of great ideas, practical things and easily implemented." Social Worker
"Love the information on Spirituality and Sexuality, great resources and information to take back to staff. I will focus on activities for memory support unit and staff involvement, you gave me the back up I needed to take back and show we are on the right track and much needed information for the memory support unit we are developing." Social worker
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Train the Trainer Class
March 12th 2012
Rockville Maryland
Corporate Trainers: Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM AC-BC
Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
" As a dementia unit administrator, I was impressed with the quality and quantity of the material presented. This training includes a number of modules, that are rarely presented including sexuality / intimacy, cultural diversity, spiritual care and end of life issues. It was challenging to sit through such a comprehensive seminar in one day. I learned more information in just about every area. The nutrition module and sexuality and intimacy will be used with the staff." Janet Brian Mills MS CDP CDCM Administrator Director
Laurel View Memory Support Garden Spot Village
"As a trainer and educator I found the extensive resource listing and texts to be a valuable tool for future training's. I appreciate the information regarding marketing of this seminar and promotional strategies for dementia training." Jan Winland MHS OTR/L CDP
Amandar Training and Consulting LLC
"As a professional consultant and speaker the amount of information covered was phenomenal. It was clear, concise and very well organized. Both speakers were excellent and very well informed. As the dementia coordinator the activity piece of schedules and programs for high and low functioning residents was invaluable. We will set up our programs based on information gleaned at the seminars." The length of the seminar was intense and exhausting." Ruth Kershner -Oliver LCSW CDP CDCM Social Worker Dementia Coordinator RKO Social Work Consultants
"As a unit coordinator of an Alzheimer's and Dementia unit, this program really enhances the field of dementia care especially the staff and family support modules. This seminar has provided me with guidance as to how to promote a successful family support group as I am a huge advocate of family education / teaching of dementia care." Liza L. Long RN UC CDP CDCM Alzheimer's Unit Coordinator
Cobble Hill Health Center
"As an assisted living administrator I am very pleased with the training I received today. I am very excited to learn all the different modules and how I can better assist my staff, families, community on bringing awareness on how to help individuals with dementia. I will apply, all of the modules especially spiritual care, sexuality in dementia and how to handle aggressive behaviors and all the other educational handouts. "
Trish Hall ALM CDCM CDP Executive Director
Somerford Assisted Living Five Star Quality Care
Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Rockville MD
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March 12th 2012
Corporate Trainers: Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM AC-BC
Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
"Very pleased with both speakers. both knowledgeable. I learned the importance of a good activity program and meaning of sun downing" DON RN
"Engaging, lively and up beat through out" Occupational Therapist
"Learned how to respond in an effective, caring and respectful way to a number of situations that may arise during any of my classes, as well as day to day interaction in general." Fitness Instructor
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I'd like to personally thank both you Sandra and Lynn for making this the most "natural feeling" learning environment in my Nursing career yet. Though the information was intense your team did an excellent job in capturing my attention with essential information that I am eager to share with my other professional counterparts. Continue your great work.
Sincerely,
Liza
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Train the Trainer
El Paso TX
February 21st 2012
Trainer: Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM AC-BC
NCCDP Corporate Trainer
"As a nursing facility administrator, the information provided in the Alzheimer's and dementia seminar, will be greatly beneficial to take back to our facility. The training is thorough and can be effectively utilized with all levels of facility staff. As a Nursing facility administrator, I better understand the overall aspects of the Alzheimer's dementia process as it relates to the interactions with staff."
Jaymee Holder LNFA CDP Administrator
Texhoma Christian Care Center"
"As a nationally certified CDP and CDCM, I am very thrilled to have recognition of the skills and knowledge received. No disappointment and found Sandy to be spirited and passionate. This seminar provided me with great structure, ideas and knowledge in dementia that I will be able to utilize to educate staff, families and the greater community, which will significantly improve the quality and meaning of the lives of people with memory impairment."
Karen M Parker M.S., LPC, LCDC, CDP, CDCM
Alzheimer's and Dementia Program Specialist
Sears Methodist Retirement System
"Death and dying portion of class was great. Overall this was a great presentation. Lots of useful up to date information." Social Worker
"The instructor was extremely knowledgable. Makes me encouraged to learn more. The ability to confidently make a calendar and provide insight of difference stages, encouragement to take my staff to a higher level of care." DON LPN
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar
Alzheimer's dementia Seminar
Tarrytown NY
February 9th 2012
Trainer: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
NCCDP Executive Director
"More and more people choosing to age in home and services brought in. Many interesting facts on why people with dementia act in certain ways. This will help solve some of the issues I see" Geriatric Care Manager
"I learned, working with dementia residents is a spiritual moment within it self" CTRS
"The new information that is available on Alzheimer's was presented I was pleased with. I learned that in order to be an instructor, I must present subject with clarity, and confidence." RN
"The fact that not everyone is cut out for this type of work, I learned. This was a lot of good and new information, presented ideas for environmental enhancements and addressing problematic behaviors will be useful in my position." CTRS
"Topic was excellent. I learned a lot of tips." RN
"I learned new behavioral interventions with emphases on positive attitude and I learned about spirituality. I learned new and better ways to care for dementia patients." Medical Doctor
"I always learn something new." Gerontologist
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Train the Trainer
January 24, 2012
Philadelphia
Corporate Trainer: Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM AP-BC
"The suggestions are simple, practical and easily implemented. This should add to "buy in" by staff and administration. I learned about ways to enter a person's world that are accessible and respectful, strategies to help staff problem solve behavior challenges, focus on person centered care."
Lucille Esralew PhD CDP Clinical Administrator Statewide Clinical Outreach Program for the Elderly CS-COPE
"I liked that everything is comprehensive and can be accomplished in one Day. However, it is a long day and hard to sit for that long. I come to this class to provide dementia training to front line staff as we open our PC Dementia / memory support unit next month. I will be bringing this program back and we will use it as our main training guide to satisfy DPW regulations for additional training in dementia."
Tracy Mullarkey EdM CTRS CDP CDCM Masters in Recreational Therapy BA Psychology Penn State
Alzheimer's and dementia Seminar
Philadelphia
January 24th 2012
"I thought the seminar was very well prepared. I learned about how to plan a day's activity calendar and what activities are person appropriate." Therapeutic Recreation
"Very thorough. I learned to keep staff and visitors coats off the unit (as it's agitating when people are leaving to the dementia resident." Activity Professional
"Need more time. I enjoyed and learned new items." Activity Professional
"I learned a lot about different therapies used to calm and comfort behavioral issues. I learned about new dining standards, many avenues of knowledge and web sites to help with educating staff above and beyond regulations. " LPN Assisted Living Administrator
"Very informative. Renewed knowledge of all dementia related topics which needs to be done periodically." Assisted Living Administrator LPN
"Seminar was very helpful and provided helpful suggestions." Activity professional
"I was very pleased with the entire seminar and how sandy presented the material. She was extremely informative and seemed very passionate and knowledgeable about Alzheimer's disease and dementia. One of the best seminars I have ever been to. I learned about communication, depression, repetitive behaviors, activities, family, staff support, wandering, hoarding, diversity, cultural competence." Social Worker
"Resources that were provided were helpful with applying knowledge from seminar to work place. I learned ideas for activities programming and educating my team." RN
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Las Vegas Nevada
January 16th 2012
NCCDP Corporate Trainers: Lynn Biot Gordon LCSW CDP
Sandra Stimson ADC AC-BC CDP CDCM CALA
"All aspects of the presentation / seminar were extremely useful for anyone who cares for seniors who suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia including families and anyone in the Geriatric field. As Vice President of Adultcare Assistance Homecare I learned several useful tools to apply not only to our caregivers who care for our Alzheimer's dementia clients but also several educational components to use for education within the community"
Stephanie Goodin BS CMD CDP
Vice President Development
Adultcare Assistance Home Care
"As a professional in research communications and education I was pleased with the content and depth of the materials. I now possess a greater breath of knowledge to apply to the dementia care population."
Brian Browne MS CSA CDP
Director of Communications and Education
Banner Research
"As a professional trainer and national speaker the Alzheimer's and dementia care seminar and Train the Trainer class prepared me with the necessary tools and educational research strategies to share and present to health care professionals who work with dementia residents and their families. As a professional trainer and national speaker, The Alzheimer's disease and Dementia care curriculum armed me with the key research essential strategies and relevant data to apply and increase the health care professionals knowledge bases for today's ever changing world of resident quality of life and care issues."
Anthony F. Vicari EdS ADC-EDU AP-BC CDCM CDP
Director of Activities
Marquis Centennial Hills
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Seminar
January 12 2012
Knoll Heights Village
Sparta NJ
NCCDP Corporate Trainers:
Sandra Stimson CALA ADC CDP CDCM AC-BC
Lynn Biot Gordon MS LCSW
"Each speaker was very knowledgeable and very knowledgeable and I feel leaving here today I have learned a lot Thank you! I learned how important it is to train the staff on a regular basis across the board." Activity Professional
"The curriculum is very informative and references to enhance and increase my knowledge. I also learned about alternative sources and web sites to expand my (knowledge)".
"It was very detailed." DON, RN, Nursing Home and Assisted Living Administrator
"Information was current and up to date and very relevant. Sample activity calendar helpful and a lot of useful ideas worth implementing." CTRS
"Brought back some things I let slide" Activity professional
"Great information enhancing my knowledge on Dementia and Alzheimer's. Different ways to think and trend. I learned to do more assessments and how the dementia residents are still spiritual" beings." RN
"Very interesting program, a lot of information, fast paced. I learned how much needs to be changed." RN
" Very information packed. I learned that my about the idea that my voice is a melody and people can feel me." Social Worker
"You definitely kept my attention. The seminar confirmed my team and I are moving in the right direction." RN
" I learned we have to improve our assessments and educate caregivers." Home Care Agency Owner
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