2021 Testimonials
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Dear Ms. Stimson and Ms. Biot-Gordon,
On behalf of American Senior Communities, I would like to endorse the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
I have had the pleasure of being both a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer for approximately a full decade. In that time, I have used the NCCDP Alzheimer's and Dementia Education curriculum to provide training to hundreds of dementia care team members on behalf of two LTC providers; teaching others to better serve elders living with various forms of dementia with greater efficacy and compassion.
I have found this organization to act consistently with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and customer service. Most impressive is your continued involvement in the day to day operations of the organization, Sandra and Lynn, as you continue to assist in the service of those of us offering education in the public and professional sectors, by personally answering emails, and making phone calls to provide assistance and resolve challenges as they occur.
ASC Memory Care remains steadfast in our commitment to utilizing NCCDP products, and we were pleased to add two additional Regional CADDCT’s to our Home Office Memory Care Support team this past December. We added the additional trainers so that we may better reach more of our care community team members in the service of our elders living with A.D. and related forms of dementia. We will also be introducing the Support Group leader certification in our Memory Care Weekly Message tomorrow, 3/26/18, that will reach all our ASC Memory Care, Community, and Regional leaders within our company to encourage them to take advantage of this exciting new certification opportunity.
Thank you for the provision of your excellent dementia training curricula, and for your support of our efforts. We look forward to future and long-lasting collaborative efforts as we continue to expand our service energies across the state of Indiana, and potentially, beyond.
Most gratefully and sincerely,
Melanie K. Perry, M.S., CDP, CADDCT
Director of Memory Care Support Services
American Senior Communities
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Location: Charleston, SC (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Danielle Micale Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“I received by CDP years ago, however this time I learned great ways to teach the content as an instructor. The length was long, however, Danielle did a great job keeping everyone engaged.”
Stacey Bergmann, CADDCT, CDP
“Danielle was a wonderful presenter! She was captivating, raw and full of emotion. I will incorporate life/work experiences into my presentation as I move forward as a Trainer.”
Hannah MacNeill, CADDCT, CDP
“I learned the Pseudo Dementia reversible conditions, different ideas for elopement and prevention and how to apply communication to activities, bathing and eating. I was very pleased and enjoyed the entire seminar. Danielle was fantastic – I appreciated her passion to educate and direction.”
Vanessa Gillette Mandich, CDP, RCA
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“This time deepened my understanding of different types of Dementia. It also offers practical ways to train support staff and family in order to bring the highest quality of life to both the resident and loved ones. The resources provide a pathway for continued learning. I’ll incorporate the caring model daily in example coaching as well as formal learning.”
Teri Jacobson, CADDCT, CDP
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Denise Scruggs Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“I learned detailed information about the symptoms, causes, medications and beneficial activities for Alzheimer’s, dementia and other related diseases. I think that the cases, good information from real patients and a lot of resources obtained through this program will be of great help in diagnosing and caring for the elderly patients I will face in a near future.”
In Young Song
“One of the main points learned is to meet the dementia patient from their perspective and the importance of maintaining access or retain frame of reference to the important aspects of their lives, like hobbies for instance. This was an incredible seminar and the speaker brought a lot of energy, as well as leveraged personal experiences with dementia patients to illustrate the importance of compassionate and EBP for these patients.”
Shimbi Takemori, RN
“I learned it’s important to keep same routines. I also learned different scenarios on how to keep residents safe, calm and happy. Eager to pass along everything that was learned to staff. Denise was very informative and kept me intrigued all day.”
Dana Brown, CDP, CAN
Location: Spokane, WA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“Communication & Feelings: Assessment part (ensuring that myself and the team are asking the right questions to set the new resident/admission up for success.) Ensuring the team knows all the information about the resident. Brenda covered all aspects and all was very pleasing. Brenda explained the material in an understandable and relatable way.”
TaShaffa Davis, ADC
“I feel I have a better understanding of the different types of dementia and how they present. I learned more ways and resources to support. It was a very comprehensive training, facilitated by a very passionate, knowledgeable presenter.”
Loretta Rotolo, CDP, LCAT
“Each chapter was presented so well and the information is great. I learned that each person is an individual and what works for one person may not work for another. When caring for Dementia patients, make sure to get as much information about their past experiences and routines and continue those in their life. Brenda is passionate about this material and she did an amazing job.”
Lynne Price, CADDCT, CDP, CMDCP, BSW
Location: Chicago, IL (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Rachelle Blough Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“The training was exceptional. I learned so much regarding content and presentation. I saw 3 different teaching styles. The first one from my initial CDP and from Rachelle and Denise. Rachelle’s energy is contagious! A lot to take in but presented very well. Great experience!!”
Stephanie Clower, CADDCT, CDP, RN, NHA
Location: Long Beach, CA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“The topic of cultural change within the dementia community was interesting as well as the discussion on wandering. I will teach the concepts to my students.”
Carole Nice, RN
“I learned that there are 100+ types of dementia, and the treatment for each one is different. I will help care for my home health patients with dementia and know the treatment of approach is different for each one. I can also educate patients’ families better.”
Megan Starcevich, CDP, RN
“I will adapt my initial and ongoing assessments of new participants regarding more in depth Hx of the participant’s trauma, behaviors prior to developing dementia preferences. Will work on getting families to develop an elopement safety plan for in the home.”
Janet Pennell, LCSW
Location: Richmond, VA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Denise Scruggs Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“I appreciated the emphasis on learning about a person’s background in order to manage behaviors. I work in a hospital setting where this is not done. I hope to incorporate personal history into my hospital consults as a means of delirium prevention. Denise was inspiring. Virtual group was engaged and interactive. I really enjoyed this training.”
Sarah Palleschi, CDP, PA-C
“I learned about the differences in dementia, delirium and depression. I learned about new techniques and ideas to use when working with someone with dementia. I also learned about the best ways to approach someone who has dementia.”
Laura Courtney, RN
“I learned very helpful information on how to make a resident feel more comfortable when it comes to transfer trauma. Some tips are putting a picture of their house on the door, having activities that they are used to doing at home and I can use this in my line of work at a dementia day program by making them feel comfortable for the first time coming to program. It was great and very informative.”
Amy Smilak
“Excellent updated information about Alzheimer’s Disease. Great references and resources for patients and families. Denise is an amazing speaker, very knowledgeable and great resource!”
Jean Reynolds, CADDCT, CDP, CSA, BCPA
“Denise was well spoken and did a great job of using examples and making the material clear to understand. I learned a lot about the different types of Dementia and how to present this material to my future classes.”
Diamond Boone, CADDCT, CDP
Location: Omaha, NE (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Rachelle Blough Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“I am excited to utilize the material and resources given to help use with education. I was very pleased. Rachelle was interesting and made you excited to get started.”
Amy Likens, CADDCT, CDP, BSW
“Impressed with the presentation in general especially with the sexuality aspect. Appreciate the references to websites and videos that will be able to further meet our team needs.”
Barbara Simpson, CADDCT, CDP, RN
“As the new memory disorder coordinator, the knowledge I gained in this program will help me to be more resourceful and also help me to develop and implement new strategies when caring for dementia patients and families.”
Antoinette Buckham-Charles, RN
“Rachelle provided me with a ton of resources, websites and various educational studies and links that will be applicable not only to Home Care staff and families, but will be beneficial to my community and professionals. Rachelle did a wonderful job keeping me engaged and keeping the training moving throughout the day.”
Rebecca Mayorga Gebhart, CADDCT, CDP
Location: New York, NY (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“This was my first dementia course – I learned a lot of new things that I can take back to the staff who work at DuBois Nursing Home. I learned different “behaviors/stages” of different types of dementia; that it’s important to train family members on how to visit to benefit them and their cognitively impaired loved ones; learned that there is such a thing as “trigger tracking” to determine what might cause anxiety behaviors and how those can be avoided.”
Brittney Sallack
“I really enjoyed Brenda’s presentation style and all the real world examples. I learned how important screening and initial assessments are in setting our residents and staff up for success, as well as some best practices. I hope to implement what I learned in the planning and opening of our SNALR.”
Ashley Petito, LCSW
“I learned more about the non-reversible types of dementia – my students love this topic so I am excited to have a better understanding. Interventions for wandering and aggressive behaviors are important within our hospital setting – so learning more about this today will translate directly to our patient care.”
Holly McGran, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-C
Location: San Diego, CA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Denise Scruggs Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“Denise shared adaptive technology and tools that I could incorporate into my new work facility. For example, she mentioned a “Throne light” that can be used in resident bathrooms for safety and security. I found everything in the seminar to be informative and useful.”
Noemi Luvianos, CTRS
“I learned more about the stages of dementia and the background of the disease. I believe it will help me have a better relationship with my residents and family members.”
Ally Martinez, Administrator
Location: Beacon Institute (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Danielle Micale Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“Most information presented was a refresher, however, the examples provided that were based on professional experience were very insightful. There was valuable discussion regarding activity ideas, communication strategies and ways to engage caregivers.”
Rachel Pernice, CADDCT, CDP
“I have a better understanding of behaviors and more of what may be causing them. Also more on ways of communication.”
Terry Hanson, CADDCT, CDP, BS, ADC
“Validation and language really stood out to me and how important both of those are in providing care to people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Want to implement more life skills stations into programming. Enjoyed the entirety of the seminar. Would have preferred an in-person training, but virtual was enjoyable, engaging and interactive.”
Michelle Russo, CADDCT, CDP
“I learned that dementia does not always mean memory loss. The work dementia is a word to describe a group of symptoms. It is a general term, and that Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease in America. Providing continued education in these matters for many healthcare professionals will allow others to understand the condition much better than ignoring it, which can cause misjudgment for many senior adults. I very much enjoyed all aspects of the seminar and the information provided.”
Josephine Ogbenna
Location: Charlotte, NC (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“The initial assessment of vulnerable elders is extremely helpful to ensure you obtain a thorough account of their history and morning/night routines to be able to provide person centered care – humanitude.”
Denise Bergman, CSA, SLP
“I found the section pertaining to communication to be very helpful and I can use this in my interactions with clients and their families.”
Renee Allison-Riley, CSA
“I especially enjoyed the topic of meal times, bath times and hobbies and the examples of items to hang in cafeteria and bathroom and creating an area for their hobbies. I plan to conduct the personal interviews with my residents’ families – so I can implement the activities that are listed in the notebook to help my residents feel safe. Every topic was covered, explained in detail and gave good details and lots of examples that I can apply at work. I am also going to share with my staff ways to speak and using mild tones and to come to me when they need a break, too. I will share with my employees ways to learn about their residents and develop an accurate care plan that will better meet their needs.”
Rebecca Childers, ALA
Location: Boston, MA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer David Bahamonde Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“Most of it was a refresher for me, but I did learn some statistics that were very shocking to me. David was a great trainer and provided meaningful insight.”
Aja Constant, CDP, Case Manager
“I learned a lot of new interventions and I gained a lot of knowledge on the progression of Dementias and the different types of Dementia.”
Taylor Welch, CADDCT, CDP
“The information on elopement – why it happens, what to do and how to prevent it – will be information that I can share with my clients’ families. Overall the presentation was excellent and informative.”
Kathleen Sheehan, CDP, RN
Location: Chicago, IL (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Rachelle Blough Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“I loved learning about how we can incorporate Maslow’s hierarchy of needs with our dementia residents while still giving them dignity and the best quality of life. I will be holding an in-service with my staff on this subject.”
Colby Box, CDP, LPN
“The DSM-S classifies dementia as a neurocognitive disorder and the symptoms. I can use this to better educate, help identify and help families cope and come to terms with their experience.”
Taylor Pinkerton
“I could not possibly list all that I learned in this seminar. One favorite was learning about FAST scale and the SAGE scale – these will be very useful in my practice.”
Lisa Kirke, CDP, RN
“I learned a lot of different resources and different people who are doing work in this area for this population. I plan to utilize the different resources and directly integrate them with the clients I work with as an OT.”
Alexandra Wagner, CDP, PhD, OTR/L
“I am an Executive Director at my first community with a dementia care unit. I was hoping for lots of resources and this seminar didn’t disappoint and gave me a ton of resources! I am very excited to start some research to better myself as well as my team! Thank you!”
Angela Anderson, CDP
Location: Providence, RI (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“I learned how to become an instructor. I was pleased with the great resources, books, materials, and flash drive provided. Brenda did a fantastic job – she was thorough and gave examples throughout the seminar that we could relate to and clearly understand.”
Maria Cianciolo, CADDCT, CDP
“The activity calendars are very helpful, but what is most helpful is tips for behaviors of all types.”
Angela Ouillette, CDP, ADC, OTR
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer David Bahamonde Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“This was a fantastic discussion of dementia and how it relates to the overall ways to work with both caregivers and people living with dementia. I will be providing the ADDC course. My goal is to provide education primarily to rehab therapists to allow them to provide better care to dementia patients. This course will be a great asset to them! David was absolutely wonderful as a presenter! He engaged us and held a very interactive class.”
Virginia Cooper, CADDCT, CDP, ACHA, CCC-SLP
“The seminar was amazing! Thank you! As an RCFE, I was thrilled to have acquired new depths of understanding, especially in the areas of elopement & activities. I appreciated the detail and color that David masterfully tucked into every chapter discussion via personal stories and professional insights. In particular, I look forward to revamping the Activities Department to promote the “culture change” model at personalized care.”
Jeanie Brown, RCFE
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Danielle Micale Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“Interested to learn of Hogeweyk in Netherlands and their response to treatment and care of persons with neurocognitive disorders. I will use to create local communities on strategies/benefits and to raise awareness. Kudos on comments regarding sexuality. The seminar was very professionally done. Presenter was great at keeping interest and making learning pleasurable. The content was organized and easily able to digest.”
Terry Spencer, CDP, LCSW, LMBT
“Danielle did an excellent job presenting the material. I like that she provided a personal experience regarding Alzheimer’s disease that was touching and the fact she engaged the group and encouraged them to speak about what they are doing in their communities.”
Mary Ann Parisse, CADDCT, CDP, LPN
“Great perspective from a variety of backgrounds. I loved the Q & A and insight format. It was very collaborative. Online is not fun, but Danielle made the absolute best of it.”
Kelli King-Penner, CADDCT, CDP
“I’ll be able to offer a more concise description of dementia and discuss treatments, ideas for environmental changes and provide more in-depth suggestions with end of life care & family.”
Catherine Dionne, CADDCT, CDP, CMDCP, ADC, LSWA
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Rachelle Blough Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“Rachelle did a great job preparing me with tools to effectively instruct this course. I really appreciate all of her input and tools she shared.”
Devon Skunta-Helmink, CADDCT, CDP
“Rachelle and participants amplified the materials with real life examples. I learned something new in each chapter. Great training!”
Heather Borrelli, CADDCT, CDP
“Always great to do a refresher especially after COVID years. And each trainer and each group brings something special! The positive of zoom is meeting people all over the country!”
Kim Kohler, CADDCT, CDP, CMDCP, R-DMT
“I learned additional ways to support families in their homes with loved ones who have dementia by ways to interact with each other and websites to support remaining in the home. I also learned that knowing (and remembering) at least 10 things about the person living with dementia can change how your interaction goes.”
Ann Hartlaub, CDP
“Most significantly, I learned how to interact at the emotional level with dementia residents. Meeting them wherever they are and allowing them to feel dignified wherever “that” is.”
Mary Singer, CDP, CSA
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Denise Scruggs Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“The seminar was very interactive and involved all participants. Denise did a wonderful presentation and kept us engaged and learning.”
Venkata Vegivada, CADDCT, CDP
“Learned lots of new strategies, techniques and approaches to managing behaviors, hoarding, catastrophic reactions, etc. I will be able to impart the knowledge gained to train our therapists in better management for Alzheimer’s and Dementia residents.”
Mathew Andrews, CADDCT, CDP, SLP
Location: Sparta, NJ (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Denise Scruggs Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"I obtained a lot of information that I had not heard before from the class discussion. I also learned many tips on conducting the class and timing of the class. Denise was very helpful in assisting me with all the information that I was hoping to obtain by taking this class as a refresher. "
Robin Walters, CADDCT, CDP, LPN
"I learned the different types of dementia and that one size does not fit all. Knowing the different types of dementia will help me to approach each patient differently. The plan is to implement what I learned in their daily care/interactions. The presenter had each individual engaged and participated. I learned a lot from the other classmates, as well. I will definitely tell my coworkers about this class and encourage them to take it."
Diana Burke, CDP, LPN
Location: Boston, MA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer David Bahamonde Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"Most of it was a refresher for me, but I did learn some statistics that were very shocking to me. David was a great trainer and provided meaningful insight. "
Aja Constant, CDP, Case Manager
"I learned a lot of new interventions and I gained a lot of knowledge on the progression of Dementias and the different types of Dementia."
Taylor Welch, CADDCT, CDP
"The information on elopement – why it happens, what to do and how to prevent it – will be information that I can share with my clients’ families. Overall the presentation was excellent and informative.
Kathleen Sheehan, CDP, RN
Location: Columbus, OH (ZOOM Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Rachelle Blough Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"Honestly, I was very pleased with this webinar and the instructor. I did not think I would get much out of it since it was virtual, but I really enjoyed it and learned a lot."
Bethany Ederer, LSW
"I learned so much … hard to pinpoint one thing – Plan on trying to implement some activities to occupy our dementia patients in our rehab hospital and motivate our techs to get involved."
Kristin Couture, ASHA
"I learned that activities should feed the mind, body and spirit! This has changed the way I look at activities and has even changed the activities that I do with residents. I enjoyed the seminar."
Paige Hackworth, CDP
"One of the most helpful topics was responding to dementia related behaviors. In IL we do not have the support of nurses and aides like AL, so the information will be very helpful to share with our housing and culinary departments.."
Katie Filchock, Social Worker
"Effective communication skills with clients/residents and staff, especially when dealing with sexuality, intimacy and appropriate approaches. Need to be more prepared to deal with LGBTQ & transgender clients. Staff education is very important."
Sharon Bratten, CTRS
Location: Sparta, NJ (ZOOM Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"A wealth of knowledge and applicable tools were presented. I really found value in the medical conditions that can impact dementia, the need for caregivers to serve as detectives, the communication techniques and symptom presentation to family members and staff members will be very applicable."
Alex Molinari
"This was an excellent refresher on the different types of dementia and key symptoms of the most common types. It also reinforced validation and redirection techniques and the importance of knowing your community members."
Krista Davies, CDP, Manager Partner/Director of Business Development
"My knowledge and skill base working with those that suffer with dementia has increased – giving me better insight into how I can effectively deliver interventions with this client group.”"
Robina Bass, CDP, OT
Location: Long Beach, CA (ZOOM Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Rachelle Blough Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"I learned that it is important to understand the behaviors of residents with some form of dementia because once you can understand and figure out these behaviors, they are telling you that an important need of theirs may be unmet. I can pay attention to these behaviors while I am working toward being a director of a senior living community one day, and will be able to better understand the residents."
Jillian Gray
"I am restructuring a memory care unit with a focus on leisure and activities & quality of life. This course gave me incredible tools to do so! I am eager to take the information in regards to activities back to my facility. It was incredible!"
Hannah Nass, CDP, CTRS
Location: Indianapolis, IN/Orlando, FL (ZOOM Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Rachelle Blough Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"The wealth of knowledge I have taken away from the seminar is endless. I will apply the knowledge to future training classes for my office staff and caregivers alike. It will also be beneficial when meeting with potential clients and their families."
Tricia Trendle-Marker, General Manager
"So many resources online for a better understanding of the emotions of dementia. Many things were shared across the group which was awesome!”"
Bradley Dahleen, CDP, Franchise Owner/President
"The seminar had a variety of participants that shared various resources they have used and many of those I will be using in my business. The instructor was very engaging and funny! Made the day go by quickly."
Marybeth Tuohy
"I got so many good ideas and perspectives, both from the instructor and from other participants. I look forward to researching some of these resources and using them at work! The instructor was fabulous – knowledgeable, articulate, engaging and respectful of all participants."
Laura Juitt
"I learned many new things in particular the course informed me of all the available resources to tap into for extra/free information to further my business. I feel (in particular as an 8 hr zoom experience) that Rachelle was an excellent instructor and was fantastic at engaging all participants in a lively discussion while she expertly led everyone through the course material."
Melissa Starr, CDP Care Coordinator
Location: Raleigh, NC (ZOOM Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer David Bahamonde Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"David gave great suggestions for environment and redirection assistance with residents with dementia. It is so important to know your resident’s likes and dislikes. The facility I am employed will be developing a homestead unit and I want to provide rewarding appropriate daily activities for residents’ quality of life. David really engaged everyone during the zoom seminar. I am very happy. I have the book to refer to because there was so much information to remember. I’m sure it will be a great resource in the future.
Dawn Sisson, Recreation Director
Location: Harrisburg, PA (ZOOM Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Danielle Micale Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"I can directly apply everything I learned to my work as a music therapist in hospice care. The ways in which to communicate and engage in something meaningful is crucial.
Mia Iliopoulos, MT-BC
"I appreciated all the detailed information in this seminar. The additional readings and websites will be quite helpful. As I expand more into the private sector as a caregiver for dementia/Alzheimer clients, this will provide me the tools to be more effective."
Cher Drury, CAN
"The seminar enhanced my understanding of the reasons behind certain behaviors, and how to address them. I’ve also gained quite a few new resources for further learning, as well as products & services. All of this is incredibly useful, as I can pass on this knowledge to clients through my elder care consultancy."
Margalo Eden, Memory Care Facilitator
"I learned new techniques for dealing with residents who have a diagnosis of dementia. I will be applying my knowledge to improve the lives of the residents that I serve. I would love to learn more from my instructor – she was excellent!"
Laura Mackiewicz, ADC
Date: December 15, 2021
Location: Orlando, FL (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Denise Scruggs Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"I learned the many presentations unique to each patient I may treat with Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease depending on which aspect of the disease they have & various stages. How training our Assisted Living staff to better understand ways to compassionately treat their residents with AD/dementia so much better. I loved it! Denise is an outstanding, dynamic presenter and I loved the stories she shared. It was a great day. Very inspiring."
Angela Luck, PTA
"Using this knowledge will help me better serve my geriatric population with better knowledge and understanding of Dementia. The tools will also help me to guide loved ones caring for their family members with dementia."
Sarah Oliveira, MSN, FNP-C, BSN-RN
"A lot of behaviors that I was not really sure how to handle I learned how to redirect or correct those issues. It also made a lot of my own experiences make more sense as to why my patients have done certain actions."
Courtney Stephenson
"They did a deeper dive into the various types of dementia which was helpful. I plan to pass on the knowledge I gained to caregivers at Assisted Livings I work at. Also, I plan to be more proactive when new residents with dementia move in to help with room set-up and getting more history from family to allow for purpose/meaning behind my interventions. I thought the seminar was well done."
Holly School, CDP, PTA
Date: December 8, 2021
Location: Boston, MA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Denise Scruggs Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"I learned a lot of things about how best to handle situations I find myself in on any given day at my job at an adult daycare for those with dementia. So many great tips from a wide range of professionals who were in the class."
Nicole Smalley
"Through this session, I learned the importance of individualizing care for people with dementia. As a recreation therapist, I will reevaluate my initial assessment process and work more with families to better meet the needs of the residents."
Daleen Albarqawi, CTRS
Date: November 19, 2021
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer David Bahamonde Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"It was helpful to talk specifically about issues practitioners and the trainer faced. Learning best communication with patients and caregivers and about the stages and types of dementia was great!"
Kelly Locke, ARNP, PMHNP, RN
"I learned person-centered care and better awareness for other cultures; to adapt to their preferences, not our convenience; sensitivity to life experiences, cultural competence in food, music, spirituality, lifestyle - Very engaging and informative!"
Laura Santangelo, NHA
"Dementia isn't stopping or slowing down - time to get everyone trained and spread the word! This seminar was great and very helpful!"
Erin Robicheaux, CADDCT, CDP
Date: November 5, 2021
Location: Chicago, IL (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Denise Scruggs Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"The course is interesting, knowledgeable and refreshing. Techniques discussed in the seminar were useful to manage patients in memory care units. Also, I'm planning to educate and enforce the caregiving at different facilities where I serve."
Panchami Thomas, CDP, ONP, PMHNP-BC
"Such good material! Objective tools and practical experience provided that will help with consulting home health care Life Care planning practice."
Sarah Lustig, CDP, RN
Date: November 3, 2021
Location: Denver, CO (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Lynn Biot-Gordon Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"It was good to go over the differences between all the dementias and the presentations of each. All of the ideas of different ways to address issues that might come up are very helpful."
Amy Pedersen, CDP, Physical Therapist
"Learning how to approach a person with dementia verbally and through body language to facilitate favorable behaviors and participation in activities was very helpful. This information will help me during OT evaluations and OT treatments in the IP Rehab setting where I work."
Dolores Herrman, CDP, OTR/L
Date: October 28-29, 2021
Location: (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer David Bahamonde Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"I learned to focus strongly on behaviors and the reasons behind them. I will use increased sensitivity when referring to behaviors/verbiage directed at care staff. Using validation is very important. Teach care staff not to say no, rather to focus on positives."
Kate Kloman, CADDCT, CDCM, CDP, Memory Care Director
"As a Life Enrichment Director I learned some better care approaches in activities and how to (hopefully) share that excitement with others for a holistic approach for all staff! Great job! The seminar used a lot of humor! It didn't feel like a long day."
Angela Stoner-Gast, CADDCT, CDCM, CDP
Date: October 27, 2021
Location: Rockford, IL (Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
"The course reiterated just how important it is to know your person! As an advocate and leader this will be something I will "shout" from the rooftops! Great public awareness!"
Kristal Corrion, CADDCT, CDP
Date: April 14, 2021
Location: Seattle, WA (ZOOM Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Rachelle Blough, Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“I learned an extensive amount of strategies that I can implement and teach family and staff to implement, as well. I feel that I have a toolbox of resources to refer to, such as the behavior monitoring tool, the resources at Alzheimer’s Association and the help line.”
Amy Haske, CDP, CCC-SLP
“Many helpful tips and ideas for our new dementia respite program. I am the Director of the program, and I plan to use the information to train our volunteers to maximize our effectiveness when working with our participants and care givers.”
Janice McCoy, CDP, RN
Date: April 1, 2021
Location: Boston, MA (ZOOM Online)
NCCDP Corporate Trainer Brenda Groves, Vice President Corporate Training
CADDCT Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Certification Seminar
ADDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
“Great examples of techniques to use with residents, several new ideas for activity programming and multiple resources provided. Also, wonderful examples of comforting measures and soothing techniques. I wish we could have been live but totally understand due to the pandemic.”
Marietta Caira, CDP LPN
“The seminar reinforced the need for person-centered dementia care in all facets of their lives. This includes creating well designed, individual care plans specifically addressing their needs. As a music therapist/activity coordinator, the seminar confirmed my approach to person-centered therapies and activities. It was excellent!”
Janice Spillane, CDP Music Therapist
“I received important information regarding dementia causes, risk factors, prevention and management. Now I have better communication skilled with patients and caregivers in order to teach, educate and obtain information during the assessment; abilities to improve the implementation of plan of care.”