CareTrends Alzheimer's Education Series
A Staff Training Program
Sponsored by the Institute on Aging
A Division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)


                          Product:    Six Modules of Interactive Learning (Web-based and CD format)
                                                           With Six Program Workbooks
                                                          -   Module 1:  Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
                                                          -   Module 2:  Enhancing Communication
                                                          -   Module 3:  Behavioral Challenges
                                                          -   Module 4:  Activities of Daily Living/Personal Care
                                                          -   Module 5:  Activities and Programming
                                                          -   Module 6:  Creating Effective Partnerships with Families

                                         Goal:    To improve the quality of care for residents with Alzheimer's disease
                                                      in assisted living facilities by providing education to caregivers.  

                                         Features:     1. Interactive, multimedia computer-based training program that 
                                                                appeals to a variety of learning styles
		                                  2. Provides an accountable and engaging learning experience
		                                  3. Includes pre- and post-tests to track progress of caregiver
		                                  4. Includes workbooks for additional learning
		                                  5. Certificate of Completion will be provided to caregivers who 
                                                               complete the series

		               Benefits:     1. Fulfills staff training requirements 
                                                           2. Nine hours of staff training and continuing education credits
                                                           3. Affordable and cost-effective

                                         Advantages of Computer-based Training (CBT)
                                               -  CBT allows information to be delivered to learners in a variety of methods,
                                                  which enhances learning and appeals to individual learning styles.
                                               -  CBT can reduce training costs by 30-50 percent.
                                               -  Learners using CBT are able to complete the training 30 percent faster than 
                                                  traditional methods.
                                               -  CBT allows learners to receive immediate feedback regarding their work.
                                               -  CBT simulates real world environments.  Simulations are very effective in
                                                  training individuals to manage sensitive topics.
                                               -  CBT is an effective mode of training for assisted living facilities because
                                                  the training can be done on-site and does not require travel or missed 
                                                  production hours.


CareTrends Alzheimer's Education Series
Module and Chapter Titles


                    Module 1: Overview of Alzheimer's disease and Related Dementias
                       -  Chapter 1: Memory Changes
                                              -  Chapter 2: Understanding Dementia
                                              -  Chapter 3: Alzheimer's Disease History and Facts
                                              -  Chapter 4: Stages and Losses
      
                    Module 2: Enhancing Communication
                       -  Chapter 1: Communication and Basics
                                              -  Chapter 2: What Makes Communication Difficult
                                              -  Chapter 3: Tips For Effective Communication

                    Module 3: Behavioral Challenges
                       -  Chapter 1: Making Sense of Behavior in Alzheimer's Disease
                                              -  Chapter 2: Behavior as Communication
                                              -  Chapter 3: Specific Behavioral Challenges
                                              -  Chapter 4: Preventing, Assessing, and Responding to Behavioral
                                                                 Challenges
                                              -  Chapter 5: Case Studies

                    Module 4: Activities of Daily Living/Personal Care
                       -  Chapter 1: Personal Care and Alzheimer's Disease
                                              -  Chapter 2: Starting the Day: Challenges and Strategies to Help
                                              -  Chapter 3: Daytime and Bedtime Challenges, and Strategies to Help
                                              -  Chapter 4: Case Studies

                    Module 5: Activities and Programming
                       -  Chapter 1: Activity Programming and Alzheimer's; Making the
                                                                 Connection
                                              -  Chapter 2: Variety in Activity and Programming
                                              -  Chapter 3: Making Activities Successful
                                              -  Chapter 4: Activities: Do's and Don'ts

                    Module 6: Creating Effective Partnerships with Families
                       -  Chapter 1: Alzheimer's: A Family Disease
                                              -  Chapter 2: The Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on the Family
                                              -  Chapter 3: Developing a Partnership of Care
                                              -  Chapter 4: Strategies for Handling Challenging Situations with Families