"This was by far the most comprehensive seminar I have seen in over 10 years - the resources alone were extremely valuable, let alone the class interaction." -Kate Kunk, RN, CCM regarding National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners's ADDC Seminar There's no replacement for the live exchange of stories, best

Made it through more of Alzheimer's Association's 2024 Facts and Figures report today. Another mind blowing stat: More than 1 million additional direct care workers will be needed between 2021 and 2031 – more new workers than in any other single occupation in the United States.

🌟 Team Member Spotlight: Meet Amy! 🌟 As our Director of Membership Support Services, Amy has been a cornerstone at National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners for almost 3 years. She excels at helping both new and existing members navigate our certification programs. 📣 Also, big shoutout to her for successfully

We surveyed 147 long-term care leaders from our active partner organizations. 79% of them agreed that their caregivers with CDP certification showed enhanced job performance relative to their non-CDP counterparts. Visit National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners's website to learn more about partnering with us

"Ghosting" is more than just bad manners. In a guest column for McKnights, Melanie Perry (memory care coordinator for primroseliving / CADDCT with National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners) explores ghosting within long-term care. Melanie's analysis extends beyond just professional courtesy by highlighting

"I was very pleased that this seminar offered many new ideas about how to use person-centered care to create a more pleasant and "normal" life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias." A testimonial from Amelia Najarian, PCA after attending one of

Thought provoking study released by American Geriatrics Society. According to their data, there's a 9.7% higher relative mortality rate for dementia / Alzheimer's patients in memory-care communities (MC) compared to those in general assisted living facilities sans memory care. Couple

Adult daycare is an important part of the eldercare ecosystem. Can delay placement into nursing homes + some studies have also shown positive health and satisfaction outcomes. Check out this uplifting piece on Abbey Osborne, CDP who is opening Engaging Days Senior Enrichment

Pleased to see the Arizona Legislature pass HB 2764. The law will improve the quality of care for thousands of seniors in Arizona by establishing minimum memory care training standards for staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to provide specialized care to residents with

Tech innovation is one of the key pillars that will redefine dementia care for the coming decade. As such, it's encouraging to see advances in memory care tech, as highlighted by McKnight's Senior Living. Innovation will ensure that tomorrow's seniors receive a quality of care that is

There are already 2.8 million home care workers in the US. 1 million more will be added by the early 2030s -- more than any other occupation. Unfortunately, many of these caregivers do not receive adequate training related to memory care. This is why National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners is proud to

Which emerging trend do you think will most significantly shape the future of long-term care?

Uplifting read in the The Wall Street Journal this morning about Alzheimer's disease. Author discusses the “quiet revolution in the way doctors treat the disease, as well as the way patients live with it.” Couple additional highlights: “…The medical advances—the early detections, the recognition

Last night, I connected with one of our new trainers to welcome her into the National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners community. She has +15yrs of experience in long-term care and is extremely passionate about dementia education. Among many other things, she mentioned, "NCCDP is the gold standard for leading

Wow, a lot to unpack here. Impressive reporting from Kimberly Bonvissuto. The new “Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act” was introduced on Monday, and was subsequently dissected yesterday by various industry advocates and associations. The results? Mixed. ( + ) Supporters

Beyond thrilled to have Robin Walters onboard as a new Vice President of Corporate Training. She comes to us with extensive experience in long-term care, most recently as a memory care director and also as founder of Dementia Knowledge Network. She’s an impressive professional

Staff meetings feeling monotonous? Give this alternative format a try. ⚡️ Every Monday, we have an all-hands meeting that has always followed the same structure. I kickoff with housekeeping items, we review some charts, and then each team member gives the same prepared report.

Congrats to Meri Luarasi Gaumond for being recognized in Marquis Who's Who! Meri is a long-time Certified Dementia Practitioner, and we're proud to have her in our community.