Webinar Will Introduce Leaders In Dementia Care Online Training To Colorado Caregiving Organizations

DENVER - May 14, 2013 - PRLog -- (Clackamas, OR – May 7, 2013) Colorado caregiving organizations who want to be recognized as Leaders in Dementia Care are urged to attend an upcoming webinar presented by the Institute for Professional Care Education (IPCed), in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado.

Scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) (register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/853332432), the webinar discusses advanced training required for the Leaders in Dementia Care Program and is open to in-home care, assisted living, retirement communities, nursing homes, hospices, hospitals, memory care units and other individuals and organizations who care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Webinar presenters are Brett Brokaw, Training Specialist for IPCed and Amelia Schafer, Director of Professional Education for the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. IPCed an approved online training provider for the Leaders in Dementia Care Program, which was developed by the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado as a pro-active solution to providing care for the growing population of Alzheimer’s patients.

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is increasing both nationally and in Colorado. By 2050, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to exceed 13 million. More than 110,000 Coloradans are projected to have Alzheimer’s disease in 2025, compared to 72,000 in 2011. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. Further, it is estimated that 70 percent of nursing home residents have some degree of cognitive impairment.

The Leaders in Dementia Care Program recognizes organizations that participate in advanced training and who train 75% of their staff annually in eight hours of dementia training. Once training is complete, organizations can apply for recognition that allows them placement on state referral lists.

IPCed delivers the advanced training required of the Leaders in Dementia Care program in four easy modules. And because all training is online and can be accessed anytime, anywhere by caregivers, achieving the 75% training quota is easy.

About the Institute for Professional Care Education

IPCed is where individuals and health care providers go for caregiver training, certification and state compliance. IPCed simplifies work-place training by offering flexible options and choices for training, including online courses for anytime, anywhere access; instructor-led training resources and individual CEU courses that are accredited by NAB and NCERS. Nationally over 50,000 senior living professionals turn to IPCed to keep current on their training and continuing education. Call 877-843-8374 or visit http://www.IPCed.com for more information.

About the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter is the premier source of information and support for the more than 72,000 Coloradoans with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers.  Through its statewide network of offices, the Alzheimer’s Association offers education, counseling, support groups and a 24-hour Helpline at no cost to families. In addition, contributions help fund advancements in research to prevent, treat and eventually conquer this disease. The Alzheimer’s Association advocates for those living with Alzheimer’s and their families on related legislative issues, and with health and long-term care providers. For information call the Alzheimer’s Association 24 Hour bilingual Helpline at 800-272-3900, or visit www.alz.org/ (http://www.alz.org/#co)
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