Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Education Week February
Channel: Approved Healthcare
Date: 2022-02-15

Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Education Week February 14-21

Did you know Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Education Week is the week of February 14-21?

The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners uses the week to promote sensitivity and respect for people diagnosed with dementia each year.

This is the week where front-line staff area trained on communication techniques and new approaches for helping dementia patients.

This week also aims to coordinate and promote advancements in the treatment of Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Organizations try to provide educational support for staff members and family during this week. You can participate by:
Learning about dementia and Alzheimer's.
Learning to recognize early onset of Alzheimer's symptoms.
Engaging in memory care activities such as:

a. Learn a new language, or how to play a musical instrument
b. Play board games or work on jigsaws or Crossword or number puzzles

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We provide caregivers/PSWs for clients with Alzheimer's & Dementia.

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