Professionals

The Dementia Competencies Work Group of the Michigan Dementia Coalition has compiled this directory of the dementia education and training programs available in Michigan to assist health and human services provider agencies in locating potential dementia education programs and trainers in their area.

Jennifer Edsall, MSW
Dementia Program, Coalition Coordinator
(517) 241-0285
(517) 335-9056 fax
edsallj@michigan.gov

Dementia Coalition agencies provide many dementia programs for professionals. Follow the links below:

• Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter
• Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
• Alzheimer's Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter
• Huntington's Disease Society of America, Michigan Chapter
• Michigan Parkinson Foundation

Resources

• Caregiver Assessment Grid (September 2009) (PDF)
• Knowledge and Skills Needed for Dementia Care:
  A Guide for Direct Care Workers In Everyday Language (PDF, 1.4mb)
• Train the Trainer Dementia Care Manual 2008 (PDF)
• Research-based Recommendations for Effective Caregiver Interventions 2008 (PDF)
• Exemplary and Innovative Respite Care Program Award Winners 2008 (PDF)
• PCDN Educational Module: Reimbursement for Dementia Care, 2007 (PDF)
• PCDN Educational Module: Pharmacologic Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, 2007
• PCDN Educational Module: Clinical Diagnosis of Dementia, 2007 (PDF)
• PCDN Educational Module: Community Resources, 2007 (PDF)
• PCDN Educational Module: Dementia in Primary Care, 2007 (PDF)
• Michigan Survey of Cognitive Impairment & Dementia, June 2006 (PPT)
• Knowledge and Skills Needed for Dementia Care: A Guide for Direct Care Workers, November, 2006 (PDF, 478k)

*NOTE: The Michigan Dementia Coalition is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in the education and training listings and takes no position with regard to the quality of education and training provided by the persons and agencies listed in this directory. Individuals or agencies seeking dementia education and training are advised to assess the quality of dementia education and training programs before investing in them.