Proud Members of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Every Visiting Angels caregiver undergoes our in-depth training workshop before they are ever matched with a care recipient who has any form of dementia – Alzheimers, Lewy Body disease, etc. The workshop, “Understanding the Basics of Dementia and How to Effectively Work With Our Clients,” is conducted by our staff Social Worker, Kathy Shea, LSW, who has over 15 years of experience working in the memory care field.
Caregivers are trained in the following areas:
Series 1 DEMENTIA BASICS
- Basic Understanding of Dementia
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Hallucinations
- Paranoia and Delusions
- Successful Communication with Families
Series 2 ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
- Feeding Techniques
- Proper Hydration
- Bathing Techniques
- Assisting with Dressing and Grooming
- Preventing Falls
Series 3 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
- Redirection Techniques for Behaviors
- Dealing with Disruptive Behaviors
- Safely Managing Aggressive Behaviors
