Dementia Training

“I Already Told You…Don’t You Remember?”

Hosted by North Dakota Health and Human Services, Adult and Aging Services
Offered by Erin M. Bonitto, Founder & Lead Coach

Earn Continuing Education Credits: This is a great opportunity to receive education when working with individuals with dementia. Enhance the quality of care with specialized sessions, led by Erin M. Bonitto, a nationally known dementia educator and dementia communication coach. The education is designed to equip you with practical skills and compassionate strategies to improve the lives of caregivers and individuals with dementia.

Objectives:

By attending this event, you will gain a better understanding of:

* How to Implement These Practices: Practical steps to integrate effective dementia care techniques.
* Understanding Dementia Behaviors: Insights into why individuals with dementia say and do the things they do.
* Communication Skills: Techniques to reduce anxiety and frustration for both caregivers and individuals with dementia.
* Innovative Approaches: Non-pharmacologic “behavior prevention” strategies to make life less stressful and safer.
* Minimizing Environmental Triggers: Methods to identify and reduce triggers that can cause distress.

Dates:

8:15 a.m. – November 7, 2024, North Central Human Service Center, 1015 South Broadway, STE 18, Minot
8:15 a.m. – November 8, 2024, Bremer Bank, 3100 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks
8:15 a.m. – November 12 & 13, 2024, Burleigh County Senior Center, 315 N 20th St, Bismarck
8:15 a.m. – November 14, 2024, South Central Human Service Center, 520 3rd St NW, Jamestown
8:15 a.m. – November 15, 2024, Broadway Station Meal Site, 1461 North Broadway, Fargo

RSVP: You must RSVP Jaci Seefeldt with Adults & Aging Services at jjseefeldt@nd.gov with your name, what facility you are from along with location of where you are attending. This will event is limited to the number that can attend so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

If you have any questions regarding this education event, please reach out to Jaci via email at jjseefeldt@nd.gov or via telephone at 701.328.4645