Upcoming Trainings

The Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association announces educational opportunities. Creating a Therapeutic Environment: Tips & Techniques for the Pros Tuesday, August 25, 2009 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Columbia Street Baptist Church 63 Columbia Street Bangor, ME Cost: $30 per person Space is limited. Advance registration required. This workshop will cover the following areas: Overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, communication strategies, how to create a therapeutic environment, dealing with challenging behaviors, therapeutic activities and the importance of knowing the resident’s life story. Behavior is Communication: Deciphering the meaning behind the reaction and developing effective interventions. Monday, August 31, 2009 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Maine Health Care Association 317 State Street Augusta, ME Cost: $30 per person Space is limited. Advance registration required. This workshop will cover the following areas: Overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, wandering/agitation/verbal/physical aggression, psychotic symptoms, identifying the cause of behaviors, understanding triggers, communication strategies, environmental modifications. Breaking the Silence: Sexuality and Dementia Monday, August 31, 2009 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Maine Health Care Association 317 State Street Augusta, ME Cost: $30 per person Space is limited. Advance registration required. This workshop will cover the following areas: Overview of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver attitudes, spousal intimacy, assessing the behavior, effective strategies, sensitive and dignified interventions. FMI or to register for any of these workshops please call 800-772-0115