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.

Jo Campbell, MA
Dementia Coalition Coordinator
jo.campbell@alz.org

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

• Caregivers Count (PDF)
• 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)
• Developing Meaningful Connections with People with Dementia: A Training Manual (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)

Curriculums

NEW! Curriculum for High School and College Students: When the Brain Fails to Do Its Work.

Because over 70% of caregiving of persons with dementia is provided by family members, teenagers are directly affected by the disease. Due to the increase in our aging population, the incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is forecasted to grow with an increasing need for professionals in related fields. When the Brain Fails to Do Its Work includes: curriculum modules, power point slides, active website links and a teacher's guide. Modules include: Medical Overview, Impact on Caregivers, Resources, and Careers Working with Older Adults.

The material is available to download at http://myweb.nmu.edu/~pciancio/. You may contact Project Director Patricia K. Cianciolo, Ph.D., Professor at NMU, with your comments, questions or suggestions at (906) 227-1116, pciancio@nmu.edu. The curriculum CD is also available by contacting Marci Cameron, Michigan Department of Community Health, at cameronm@michigan.gov. There is no charge for this publicly-funded project material.

*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.