Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Training for Professional Care Providers
The Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter is offering free training to professional care providers in Virginia. The trainings are made possible in part by a grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services.
This professional training from the Alzheimer's Association Foundations of Dementia Care allows long-term care staff to learn essential skills for dementia care through role-playing exercises and discussions using realistic film clips and case studies. Each training offers a selection of modules and learning objectives. Certificates of attendance will be available.
Three training dates have been scheduled:
Wednesday, May 18
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Hermitage of Northern Virginia
5000 Fairbanks Ave., Alexandria
Modules: About Dementia, Enhancing Mealtime, Improving Communications, Understanding Behavior
Thursday, May 19
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Crossings at Chantilly
13921 Park Center Drive #355, Chantilly
Modules: About Dementia, Improving Communications, Making Connections, Understanding Behavior
Thursday, June 16
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax
Modules: End-of-Life: Communication and Advance Planning, Addressing Symptoms, Emotional and Spiritual Support
To learn more about the trainings and the modules offered, visit alz.org/nca. To register for the free training, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
STEM Volunteers Needed
The American Association for the Advancement of Science needs scientists, engineers,
mathematicians, and physicians to assist Fairfax County’s K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) teachers during the 2016-17 school year. The details of the collaboration are worked out between the teacher and the volunteer, and may involve giving demonstrations, assisting in lab experiments, lecturing on special topics, assisting with homework, etc. The hours are flexible, and volunteers attend a one-day orientation session before being assigned to schools. If you care about K-12 STEM education and have time to share your knowledge with students and teachers, please send a brief bio with your home address, to donaldrea@aol.com, or call Don Rea, 703-237-7683.