This workshop has been designed primarily for people who are going into another person's house to serve as a professional dementia caregiver. People considering employing a dementia caregiver in their home will also benefit from the workshop as it will give them reference points for evaluating potential professional home caregivers. While it is not specifically designed for professionals working in institutions, they will also benefit from this program, as they gain new perspectives, new insights, and practical skills.
The workshop will begin with an overview of appropriate approaches to be implemented when beginning work as a dementia caregiver.
Each session will be recorded and posted for viewing if you are not able to make it to some or all of the sessions.
This two-day workshop will take place from 12:00 to 3:30 PM EST on the following dates:
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Session 1: Introduction to Professional Home Caregiving
- 1:30pm to 1:50pm - Break
- 1:50pm to 3:20pm - Session 2: Becoming a Professional Caregiver in a Private Home
- 3:20pm to 3:30pm - Final Q&A
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Session 3: Critical Home Caregiving Strategies
- 1:30pm to 1:50pm - Break
- 1:50pm to 3:20pm - Session 4: Working in the Home with a Person who has Dementia
- 3:20pm to 3:30pm - Final Q&A