Dementia is no longer a future concern—it is a daily reality in long-term care. With more than 50 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and that number expected to rise significantly in the coming decades, healthcare leaders must be prepared to lead with knowledge, confidence, and compassion.
Beyond the Diagnosis: Leading Confident, Compassionate Dementia Care is an engaging, NAB-approved training designed specifically for healthcare administrators, managers, and leaders in long-term care settings. This course goes beyond clinical definitions to explore how cognitive decline impacts behavior, communication, safety, and caregiver stress—and how leadership decisions directly shape outcomes.
Participants will gain practical insight into dementia progression, common behavioral challenges, and non-pharmacologic interventions, while strengthening leadership strategies that support staff, protect residents, and promote person-centered care. This training meets state continuing education requirements related to dementia care and equips leaders to confidently guide their teams through complex, real-world situations.
This training is designed for Administrators, Managers, and Health Care Professionals in Long Term Care Facilities.Â
*Continuing Education Requirements for Long Term Care Administrators*
Licensees must obtain 20 hours of approved education for renewal each year. Up to 10 of the 20 hours may be obtained through internet or self-study courses, and up to 10 continuing education hours in excess of the number required may be transferred or credited to the next renewal year.
Effective December 21, 2022, at least two hours of continuing education for each renewal year shall relate to the care of residents with mental or cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
LEARNING OBJECTIVESÂ
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Define dementia and cognitive decline and explain their impact on residents in long-term care settings.
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Distinguish between common types and causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
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Compare Alzheimer’s disease with other dementias to support accurate understanding and leadership decision-making.
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Describe the Global Deterioration Scale and apply it to anticipate care needs and behavioral changes.
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Identify the unique physical, emotional, and psychosocial care needs of residents living with dementia.
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Recognize common dementia-related behaviors and understand the unmet needs driving them.
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Apply effective, non-pharmacologic strategies to manage behaviors and reduce escalation.
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Identify leadership practices that help prevent aggressive behaviors during caregiving activities.
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Explain communication techniques that improve connection, reduce distress, and support dignity in care.
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Implement practical strategies to reduce caregiver stress and support staff resilience and retention.
NAB/NCERS Approved for 5 CEU’s
Instructor: Temika N. Younger, RN MSN-Ed
