Fall Prevention Week – September 17-23rd, 2024
Fall Prevention Week serves as a vital reminder of the importance of safeguarding those we care for against the risks of falls. On average, about 40% of residents of the age of 65 fall every year. By implementing simple yet impactful strategies like regular exercise to improve strength and balance, ensuring well-lit and clutter-free living spaces, and utilizing assistive devices such as handrails and non-slip mats, we can create a safer environment. Additionally, regular eye check-ups and medication reviews can significantly reduce risks, allowing our seniors to maintain their independence and enjoy life to the fullest.
Here are some additional tips:
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Create and utilize fall prevention programs tailored to the person(s) you care for.
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Encourage movement and assist when necessary
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Encourage physical activity for as long as possible
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Evaluate medications (both prescription and over the counter) regularly.
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Evaluate for pain or discomfort regularly.
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Encourage a healthy diet
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Make updates to the environment with safety in mind (for example, grab bars, low beds, bright lighting, or non-skid flooring).
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Remove throw rugs, cords, and clutter from high-traffic areas.
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Asses the person’s vision to ensure it has not deteriorated.
Source: NCCDP Staff In-Service “Fall Into Fall: Fall Prevention In-Service for Dementia Clients”
Shantelle Coke Bringing Hope to Caregivers: Your Dementia Care Guide
NCCDP is happy to celebrate one of our wonderful CADDCTs, Shantelle Coke, and her new book “Bringing Hope to Caregivers: Your Dementia Care Guide”. Through this handbook, caregivers will discover a comprehensive toolkit designed to aid them in managing the daily challenges of dementia care while also nurturing their own well-being. Each chapter addresses key aspects of caregiving-from understanding the medical and psychological nuances of dementia to adapting living environments for safety and comfort, managing medications, and communicating effectively with someone who has dementia.
NCCDP Webinar Montessori Activities: More Than Staying Busy
Join our Director of Education, Denise Scruggs, as she presents this live, interactive webinar!
Montessori activities enrich the quality of life of persons with dementia by providing a sense of accomplishment, promoting independence, and offering meaningful and purposeful engagement in life.
In this program, we will not only examine the characteristics, purpose, and benefits of Montessori activities, but also provide practical guidance on how to create an optimal environment and activities that will spark interest, joy, and fulfillment. This will empower you to make a real difference in the lives of persons with dementia.
- Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Time: Eastern Time 12:00pm – 1:30pm
- Location: Live-Online (Zoom login provided in registration confirmation email)
- Price: $35.00
- CEU’s: 1.5 hours approved for NCCDP certification renewals
NCCDP Webinar Interview with a Caregiver: The Good, The Bad, and The Burt
Given the proper perspective, being a professional care partner or a personal carer is rewarding even during challenges. Being both at the same time often requires an accessory……rose-colored glasses!
Join us as we hear from Kari Johnson, VP of Corporate Training, and a professional care partner for over 25 years and a personal carer for her father for 16 years. Burt had a hemorrhagic stroke in 2007, struggled with alcoholism, and was diagnosed with vascular dementia.
By attending, you will learn more about dementia from the care partner’s perspective. We need to understand, support, and partner with the care partner to provide compassionate, effective dementia care.
Kari will share the challenges, lessons, strategies, and joy of both roles and perspective changes when it is personal. Topics covered include daily care, leisure, health and safety, and more. Come with questions, as Kari is an open book. Burt would say it’s going to be FANTASTIC!
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Time: Eastern Time 12:00pm – 1:30pm
- Location: Live-Online (Zoom login provided in registration confirmation email)
- Price: $35.00
- CEU’s: 1.5 hours approved for NCCDP certification renewals
Upcoming Seminars:
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminar:
Tuesday, September 10: ONLINE- Mountain Time Click HERE to Register!
Tuesday, September 24: ONLINE- Central Time Click HERE to Register!
Friday, September 27: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE to Register!
Wednesday, October 9: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE to Register!
Friday, October 25: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE to Register!
Tuesday, October 29: ONLINE- Central Time Click HERE to Register!
Wednesday, November 6: ONLINE- Central Time Click HERE to Register!
Thursday, November 14: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE to Register!
Tuesday, November 19: ONLINE- Pacific Time Click HERE to Register!
Wednesday, December 4: ONLINE- Pacific Time Click HERE to Register!
Thursday, December 12: ONLINE- Pacific Time Click HERE to Register!
Montessori Concepts in Dementia Care Seminar:
Tuesday, November 12: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE To Register!
Dementias Online Workshop: September 26th, 2024
Based out of the United Kingdom, this online workshop allows you to engage with other professionals and focuses on best practices. Registration allows you to view live and on-demand to refresh your knowledge and skills!
Interested in Certification?
Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer (CMDCPT)
As a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer, you will be certified to present our Montessori Concepts in Dementia Care (MCDC) curriculum to professionals across multiple industries within the geriatric healthcare industry.
Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP)
This certification is open to all healthcare professionals, front-line staff, clergy, and other medical professionals who work in and around the geriatric healthcare industry and have at least one full year of paid experience. It focuses on person-centered care, maintaining independence, and avoiding infantilization.
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Healthcare Observances:
All Month:
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month
- Healthy Aging Month
- National Recovery Month
- Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
- Pain Awareness Month
- Prostate Health Month
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- Sepsis Awareness Month
- World Alzheimer’s Month
- National Suicide Prevention Month
- Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
Weeks:
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September 8-14: National Health Care Environmental Services Week
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September 8-14: National Suicide Prevention Week
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September 15-21: National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
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September 16-20: Malnutrition Awareness Week
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September 17-23: Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Days:
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September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
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September 13: World Sepsis Day
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September 18: National Aging Awareness Day
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September 21: World Alzheimer’s Day
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September 25: National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
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September 29: World Heart Day
September 26th is National Pancake Day!
How would you describe a bad joke about pancakes?
Wawful!
