Wyoming Center on Aging
1000 E. University Ave, Dept 3415
Ross Hall, Room 411
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2829
Fax: (307) 766-2847
Email: wycoa@uwyo.edu
Caring with Confidence is a program designed to educate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other direct care workers on how to manage challenging behaviors that are often associated with dementia. The program focuses on the factors contributing to problem behaviors and non-medical interventions including strategies to handle wandering, agitation, and inappropriate sexual behavior. The training also includes information about caregiver stress and strategies to prevent burnout.
The DVD Training Series is $95.00 and includes
• A DVD recording of the training
• A USB with Training Modules, Training Script, Tips, Handouts, Self-Care Information, Learning Exercises, and Resources.
Training Modules
1) Person-First Philosophy (17:19 minutes plus discussion)
2) Factors in Behavior (23:50 minutes plus discussion)
3) Managing Behaviors (32:31 minutes plus discussion)
4) Communication Techniques & Caregiver Stress (28:39 minutes plus discussion)
Wyoming Center on Aging
1000 E. University Ave, Dept 3415
Ross Hall, Room 411
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2829
Fax: (307) 766-2847
Email: wycoa@uwyo.edu