The Many Ways a Dementia Capable Workforce Can Transform Outcomes & Create Other Positive Changes, presented by Crisis Prevention Institute: Dementia Care Specialists

The healthcare system appears to be failing those who are living with dementia, and the costs of this failure is significant. There is a lack of specialized knowledge and skills among caregivers and professional level staff, in spite of the fact that the aging population has such a significant number who are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Creating a dementia capable workforce has been a goal of many for years, because it has the potential to make an extraordinary positive impact. In this podcast we will explore the essential knowledge and skills of a dementia capable workforce and the many ways this workforce can have a positive impact, including reducing distress behaviors without drugs, optimizing function, quality of life, and health, and supporting loved ones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.