Abstract
Dementia-specific training is critical to quality dementia care, yet many of the paraprofessionals charged with that task are not included in this process. This article discusses the Alzheimer's Association Foundations of Dementia Care training curriculum, including the results of field testing with residential care professionals. Results show that evidence-based programs that leverage the experience of professional caregivers are effective in teaching good dementia care.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 128-137 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Alzheimer's Care Today |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alzheimer's
- Dementia
- Quality care
- Staff training
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Neuroscience(all)
- Gerontology
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
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Bluethmann, S. M., & Reed, P. (2008). Enhancing quality through staff training: The foundations of dementia care. Alzheimer's Care Today, 9(2), 128-137. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ALCAT.0000317196.35945.fa