Parkinson and alzheimer female senior elderly patient with caregiver in hospice care. Old woman holding hand with doctor physician.

Don’t miss this opportunity for dementia education on Tuesday, March 31st in Cimarron.

Working with people with dementia is rewarding and challenging. CMS is now requiring that skilled nursing communities analyze behavior health care, which includes dementia. This course presents ways in which caregivers can promote a dementia-friendly environment by looking at the whole person. The course also briefly discusses mental health and LTC residents. There will be an interactive discussion of how to individualize care for people with dementia, with an emphasis on non-pharmacological interventions.

When: Tuesday, March 31st 8:30 AM -3:00 PM

Where: The Shepherd’s Center,
101 E. Cedar Ridge Dr.,
Cimarron, KS 67835

What: 6 CEUs (Resident Care)
for Nurses, Social Workers, Administrators and Operators for $109

Contact Belinda for group discounts of 3 or more staff from one community.

Register by visiting
WWW.GERTI.ORG

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A graduate of Wichita State University’s Math Education program, Addy is using her planning and organizational skills, creativity, and love of helping others to support our providers and members. First as Administrative Coordinator and now as Associate Director of Communications & Events, Addy’s primary duties include overseeing general member communications through social media, our Weekly Member Calls, the Aging Update, and database and website maintenance. She also collaborates with the team to plan, produce, and market events across all aspects of LeadingAge Kansas, manage Continuing Education processing.. Outside of the office, Addy enjoys crafting, playing board games, video games, and DnD, and spending time with her husband and their two cats.