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🌟 #MeetTheTeam Spotlight: Sharon Jackson, one of our Global Professional Instructors 🌟 This week, we asked Sharon, “What are 3 characteristics of a high-quality dementia care professional training program?” Here’s what she had to say: "3 characteristics of a high-quality dementia care include the following: 1️⃣ Evidence Based: It is important that training is built upon evidence-based models versus opinions. This increases the ability to produce repeatable positive results and achieve your goals. 2️⃣ Practical Approaches, Skills, and Tools: Practical approaches, skills and tools, while based upon evidence and theory, should be easy to understand and apply in a realistic way. They should empower ALL team members to understand their impact and role when engaging with those in their care. 3️⃣ Flexible Training Options: Individuals in healthcare are busy and time and resources are scarce, but quality dementia training is vital. NIH states that quality caregiver training can reduce the behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia as well as improving caregiver well-being, so we must figure out how to provide quality training in a variety of ways. The good news is Dementia Capable Care training options embodies all these characteristics. We are not about a “quick, check the box” training program. However, we know that your time and money is precious and if you are going to invest those resources, we want it to be a training that can affect those you care for in a positive, results driven way. We are passionate about our calling to help individuals with dementia to thrive, and we know our program can help. If this aligns with your mission and goals – we would love to partner with you." Thank you, Sharon, for your dedication to building dementia capable teams! 💙 Make the choice to invest today and #JoinTheJourney towards building a Dementia Capable Society: https://bit.ly/47qWV25 #DementiaCare #QualityCare #ProfessionalTraining #DementiaEducation

With numbers like these to consider, no one can understate the sheer importance of senior living staff keeping up with the latest and most effective practices to help their clients with dementia. With LeadingAge Colorado's Online Dementia Training courses, this has never been easier. Our online courses cover the following: 🔬Dementia Diseases and Related Disabilities ❤️Person-Centered Care of Clients with Dementia 📝Care Planning for Clients with Dementia 🧩Activities of Daily Living for Clients with Dementia 🗣️Dementia-Related Behaviors and Communication ➕And much, much more. Whether you're managing a team of direct care staff working in nursing homes, assisted living residences, and adult day programs, or you're managing direct care staff who work in a secured environment within an assisted living residence, our online Dementia Courses can help your staff meet state training requirements and improve their knowledge on how to better care for clients living with dementia. Learn all about them here: https://bit.ly/47jXsT6

Supporting people living with dementia. The skills and techniques that you need to support and enable people living with dementia cannot be learnt by just watching videos or answering multiple choice questions. Hands on practice is required. Understanding the why is required. Knowing how to adapt your support and approach for different people and different situations is vital. This is the Positive Approach to Dementia Care Differnece - no death by PowerPoint here. Click the link to find out more about our last Psotive approach to Dementia Care training for 2024 and change your approach for different outcomes https://lnkd.in/gHxi7Jhz

  Sign Up Today for the Fall 2024 Angelic Health Education Academy Conference "Leading Healthcare Innovation in 2024 September 25th 8 am to noon at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune, NJ Join us for this very popular FREE half-day Conference for Healthcare Professionals Offering 2 CEUs for Social Workers, Case Managers, Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, and Certified Assisted Living Administrators. Presented by Bratton Law Great networking opportunities, and a delicious breakfast is included. Learn and enjoy yourself. It's an experience you'll look forward to every year. Topics Include: End -of-Life Issues with Dementia A review of physical and cognitive issues at each stage of Alzheimer's Disease; list care goals for end-of-life care. Explore end-of-life interventions; explain how palliative and hospice care can improve quality of life   Benefits of Technology for Older Adults Relay existing technologies to your patients, residents, and families to help facilitate a longer, safer stay at home; helps patients, residents, and families understand where they can obtain this technology. How these technologies can assist with keeping the older adult safer; assist the family in coordinating transfer of these technologies to long term care facilities if there is a need Register at https://lnkd.in/eTayJeWN

Sign Up Today for the Fall 2024 Angelic Health Education Academy Conference "Leading Healthcare Innovation in 2024 September 25th 8 am to noon at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune, NJ Join us for this very popular FREE half-day Conference for Healthcare Professionals Offering 2 CEUs for Social Workers, Case Managers, Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, and Certified Assisted Living Administrators. Presented by Bratton Law Great networking opportunities, and a delicious breakfast is included. Learn and enjoy yourself. It's an experience you'll look forward to every year. Topics Include: End -of-Life Issues with Dementia A review of physical and cognitive issues at each stage of Alzheimer's Disease; list care goals for end-of-life care. Explore end-of-life interventions; explain how palliative and hospice care can improve quality of life Benefits of Technology for Older Adults Relay existing technologies to your patients, residents, and families to help facilitate a longer, safer stay at home; helps patients, residents, and families understand where they can obtain this technology. How these technologies can assist with keeping the older adult safer; assist the family in coordinating transfer of these technologies to long term care facilities if there is a need Register at https://lnkd.in/eTayJeWN

Announcing our new offering, open to anyone! Essentials of Psychedelic Care — a comprehensive primer for nurses, doctors, coaches, healers, and anyone else on the spectrum of care. We created this course with accessibility top of mind, so the course is asynchronous, letting you autonomously progress through at your own pace. Throughout the course, you will: 🌎 Develop a strong working knowledge of the medical, therapeutic, and community-based roles, enhancing your ability to effectively support individuals. 😊 Learn to provide culturally sensitive and ethically robust psychedelic care, focusing on the importance of relationships in the therapeutic setting. 🪞 Engage in self-reflective practices to examine personal attitudes and biases, further enhancing your effectiveness and empathy as a caregiver. And many more objectives. https://lnkd.in/guYKeSfj Head to the link above to learn more about Essentials of Psychedelic Care. If you have any questions about the course or want to chat through anything, you can use the link below to schedule a time with Kabir, our Manager of Learner Experience. He would be grateful for the chance to connect! https://lnkd.in/gsJRSxi7

Smiling and celebrating are powerful human actions that serve deep psychological and social purposes. Smiling is often a natural response to positive emotions, but it's also a universal signal of friendliness, warmth, and approachability. It fosters connection and encourages social bonding, making interactions smoother and more harmonious. Celebrations, on the other hand, serve as rituals that bring people together to recognize achievements, milestones, and shared values, creating a sense of belonging and collective joy. In education, these positive expressions—smiling and celebrating—build a sense of community. They help students acknowledge each other's struggles, triumphs, and differences, fostering mutual respect and understanding. When classmates learn together, they also learn from each other's diverse perspectives and life experiences. This shared journey toward knowledge brings people closer, dissolving barriers of inequality and promoting empathy. Education, at its best, goes beyond the transfer of knowledge; it nurtures compassion, equity, and respect for others. It teaches us to celebrate our differences and support one another, making us better humans who are more attuned to each other's needs. By developing not only our intellect but also our character, education creates environments where everyone can thrive, fostering a more inclusive and respectful society. As Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs), our passion to serve the community still runs deep. We dedicate ourselves to the well-being of others, striving to absorb their pain, sadness, and suffering while doing everything in our power to bring positivity and hope into their lives. This calling is not just a profession but a profound commitment to making a meaningful difference. The training we undergo—learning about patient- and family-centered care, ethical principles, and holistic treatment approaches—further shapes your capacity to be compassionate and empathetic. We understand that healthcare is not just about treating illness but about supporting the person as a whole, valuing their experiences, emotions, and the relationships we hold dear. This connection goes beyond medical care, reaching into the core of human dignity and respect. By applying these principles, IEHPs contribute not only as skilled professionals but as agents of healing in the truest sense. We embody resilience and empathy, and your efforts to serve the community inspire those around us, creating ripple effects of well-being that extend beyond individual patients. Our commitment to this calling underscores the importance of humanity in healthcare, making it a profession that not only saves lives but uplifts and empowers the very essence of the community. #IEHPStrong #HealthcareWithHeart #CommunityCare #PatientCenteredCare #EmpathyInAction #EthicalHealthcare #ServeWithCompassion #HealingTogether #PositiveImpact #CompassionateCare

As a Med SLP for 15 years, I've seen the field evolve and expand in so many ways. But if I’m being honest, so many of my clinical peers and even SLP graduate students don’t have a full grasp of what all a #MedSLP does! So let’s get into it 👇👇👇 Almost 40% of SLPs work in healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient facilities, and residential care facilities. About 20% are in private practice, which is where a huge level of autonomy and flexibility comes in. But what exactly does a day in the life of a Med SLP look like?? Well, it varies greatly depending on the setting, patient acuity, and job description. Nonetheless, ALL of our days are fast-paced and dynamic, with each patient case presenting new ways for innovation and growth as an SLP. We serve patients across the lifespan, from premature infants in the NICU to individuals in end-of-life hospice care. And even though we aren’t *technically* counselors, counseling plays a crucial role in our job – helping patients and families navigate life-altering conditions and treatments. BUT did you know that Med SLPs can be found in the operating room or the burn unit?? Yeah, me neither, until I started working in the hospital. 🤷🏼♀️ Here’s the deal, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to being a Med SLP. Whether you prefer acute care or private practice, specializing or remaining a generalist, the choice is yours.  It's all about finding where you can make the greatest impact and feel fulfilled in your career! And if you haven’t found that special spot in this field that just feels right for you – don’t sweat it. Oftentimes, it takes YEARS to find what we truly love (heck, it might even change a few times!) 💛 If you think you might need some outside perspective on navigating your career and, I have EXCITING news! This week & ONLY this week, the Collective is OPEN for enrollment! Comment “COLLECTIVE” & I’ll send you some info on how to get enrolled so you can get equipped with the tools, resources, and community you need to elevate your clinical career! #medslp #slp #slpmentorship 

📸 Flashback to 2022: My first presentation at the 37th Annual Virginia School Nurse Association Conference! ✨ It was an incredible experience to share my passion with 200+ fellow healthcare professionals and connect with school nurses from across the state. This event was a game-changer for me. It gave me the confidence to start submitting abstracts to other conferences, speak on topics I cared deeply about, and forge valuable connections that led to opportunities for collaboration and growth. Since then, I've had the privilege of being invited to speak on 3 panels, sharing my expertise with even larger audiences. And this year, I presented at the ISPN conference in April and will be speaking at the upcoming APNA conference in October! Key Takeaway: Put Yourself Out There! As PMHNPs, we often get so caught up in our clinical work that we forget the importance of networking. But building relationships with colleagues, potential clients, and community partners is key for expanding our reach and impact. Networking can lead to: 🤝 Referrals: Building relationships with other healthcare providers can lead to valuable referrals for your practice. 🎤 Speaking Opportunities: Sharing your expertise at conferences and workshops establishes you as a thought leader in your field. 💡 Collaboration: Connecting with like-minded professionals can spark new ideas and lead to exciting partnerships. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and put yourself out there! You never know what amazing opportunities might arise from a single connection. #pmhnp #privatepractice #networking #community #growth #publicspeaking #coaching #collaboration #empowerment #mentalhealth

🗞️ Did You Hear the News? 🗞️ Our new and improved online journal platform for Nursing Economic$ is live! 🚀 If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s the time. Access current and past issues, and enjoy a smoother, more user-friendly experience. ✨ ➡️ Visit https://lnkd.in/gs_Vqvnu and start exploring today! #NursingEconomics #UpgradeYourLearning #NewPlatform