July 2024 Newsletter
Celebrating Our Members!
Now Accepting Nominations for CPD, CADDCT, & CNA of the Year!
Hey there, amazing members of the NCCDP community!
We always strive to provide you with the highest standard of dementia education, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. You guys are the real MVPs!
We share a common goal–to make a positive difference in dementia care, and we’re so proud to see how you have been implementing what you’ve learned in your caregiving practices!
We have some exciting news to share! We are starting to collect nominations for CDP, CADDCT, and CNA of the Year! So, if you know someone who holds a certification with us and goes above and beyond in their work, don’t hesitate to let us know! We can’t wait to hear from you!
You can email us with your nomination at nccdpoffice@nccdp.org.
Please put NOMINATION in the subject of your email.
Nominations must be in by August 15th, 2024.
Nominees must have a certification with us that is in good standing.
You cannot nominate yourself.
Nominations should include any supporting narrative that elevates the nominee as exceptional in their community and in the field. For anyone chosen for the award, they and community staff agree be interviewed and photographed, which may be posted in our newsletter, in articles and on social media.
Summer Special!
Get a hard copy of your certification for 50% off!
Spotlight On: Calli Cantrell, CADDCT, CDP, CFRDT
“I have been in healthcare since 2010, starting as a CNA. I’ve held several positions in healthcare since then, one being a memory care director. That is where I fell in love with Dementia and helping others understand and approach it.
I have always felt that when people know better, they do better.
I became a CADDCT because of my love for teaching others, but I really love when I’m working with someone and it’s like a lightbulb turns on when they relate one of my examples to something they’ve experienced. I also love sharing my own stories and my experience, helping people know they’re not alone in their journey. The more people are trained in this topic, the better care our residents living with dementia will receive.”
Celebrating National Therapeutic Recreation Week!
Live In-Person ADDC Seminar: Orlando, Florida
Are you ready to take the first step to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner? Join us for our live, IN-PERSON seminar in Orlando on October 11, 2024.
Have you been hearing more about the Montessori concept in dementia care?
Curious about getting certified in Montessori Dementia Care?
Interested in becoming a trainer with us? We are also offering the CADDCT Seminar in Orlando! Register by completing an application at here and selecting October 11, 2024 for your seminar date!
A Shot in the Arm of INSPIRATION! The Importance of "Why" We Do Our Work.
Join our VP of Corporate Training Rachelle Blough, as she presents this live, interactive webinar!
The importance of the “why” behind our work….
Join us for a live, interactive virtual webinar centered on maintaining energy and motivation while assisting individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. This session will incorporate media clips, practical examples, tools, and resources to boost your spirits during challenging days. Moreover, you will gain access to valuable resources to inspire and engage your team. By the end, you will have learned strategies to boost team morale and appreciate your colleagues in a personalized manner, mirroring the care they provide to others.
- Date: Wednesday, July 24, 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:
Thursday, July 11: ONLINE- Central Time SOLD OUT
Tuesday, July 23: ONLINE- Eastern Time SOLD OUT
Wednesday, August 7: ONLINE- Central Time SOLD OUT
Thursday, August 15: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE to Register!
Tuesday, August 20: ONLINE- Pacific Time Click HERE to Register!
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 11: IN-PERSON- Orlando, FL Click HERE to Register!
Friday, October 25: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE to Register!
Tuesday October 29: ONLINE- Central Time Click HERE to Register!
Montessori Concepts in Dementia Care Seminar:
Thursday, August 8: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE To Register!
Tuesday, November 12: ONLINE- Eastern Time Click HERE To Register!
The Beacon Institute CADDCT/ADDC Seminar
The Beacon Institute will be hosting our Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar, as well as our Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer Seminar this August! They will be offered virtually. Click the links below to access the information and registration pages!
ADDC Seminar:
- Held August 21, 2024 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern
Trainer Seminar:
- Held both August 21 & 22, 2024
- August 21: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern
- August 22: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern
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.
Healthcare Observances:
All Month:
- UV Safety Month
- BIPOC Health Month
- National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Weeks:
- Second Week of July : National Therapeutic Recreation Week
Days:
- July 8th : International Paramedics Day
- July 24th : International Self-Care Day
July is National Ice Cream Month!
Beat the heat and indulge in your favorite frozen treat!
By the way, do you know what a deer’s favorite ice cream is?
Cookie Doe!
