NSAHO 2770 ADODCC Education brochure v3.indd
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NSAHO 2770 ADODCC Education brochure v3.indd
Education makes a Difference Who we are The Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementia Care Course (ADODCC) is a coordinated provincial education program focusing on care provision for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. The course is interactive, which enables participants to bring the material to life and make it practical for day-to-day care provision. The ADODCC is divided into nine sessions with a minimum of 27 instructional hours. All sessions must be attended before a certificate of completion is awarded. Learners participate in lectures, group discussions, interactive workshops, view videos and must successfully complete a final assessment project. For more information contact: Vanda Newton ADODCC Administration NSAHO 2 Dartmouth Road Bedford, NS B4A 2K7 902-832-8500 ext.249 [email protected] Testimonials The Alzheimer’s disease course . . . was a learning experience that gave me a complete understanding on how complex and diverse Alzheimer’s disease truly is. It . . . gave me a new respect for the families that cope from day to day . . . . It was an enlightening experience that I have kept close to my heart and is with me on every step of my career.” - Jane Kelderman, LPN Taking the Alzheimer course refreshes our minds to be more understanding and empathetic toward our residents. - LPN brought to you by The ADODCC Committee Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementia Care Course The ADODCC Committee is a non-profit group of volunteers from across Nova Scotia. A course for care providers and family members who provide care for people with dementia. What we do What we believe Benefits The ADODCC course: Is this course for you? • provides a holistic, person-centered philosophy to understanding dementia and how the symptoms affect behaviour. Experienced and inexperienced care givers interested in improving their knowledge of dementia care can benefit from participating in this course. • focuses on strategies to help with the activities of daily living, finding the right balance between maintaining independence and offering support. • aids caregivers and care providers in their efforts to maintain a person’s identity, dignity, and self esteem. ➢• is founded on the philosophy that quality care of persons with dementia involves an interdisciplinary team approach to ensure greater communication and understanding for all those involved in the care of persons with dementia. • is an accessible, relevant education program. The Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementia Care Course recognizes that persons with dementia have the same basic needs for security, shelter, nutrition and affection as other adults, and have the same rights to have these basic needs met. The challenge for caregivers is to meet these needs, as progressive disease symptoms cause increasing dependence. • Those who work in organizations providing care to seniors will benefit from an improved understanding of persons with dementia. • Family and community members can access a wealth of information and connect with others who support people with dementia. Everyone is an important part of the team. How will they benefit? • The knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained by completing the ADODCC is a great foundation to providing a quality, person-centered approach to caring for persons with dementia. • An investment in ADODCC education will increase the abilities of care providers and caregivers who care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.