According to the 2023 USC Arnold School of Public Health’s Alzheimer’s Disease Registry , there are over 122,000 South Carolina residents currently diagnosed with a form of dementia. This does not...
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Dementia Dialogues is an evidence-informed, nationally registered, intervention training program designed to educate community members and caregivers the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). This training is provided FREE of charge. This is an in-person training event.
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Dementia Dialogues® is a 5-module training course designed to educate community members and caregivers for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The modules cover valuable information and recommendations including an overview of dementia, strategies for effective communication, understanding the environment and ways to promote independence, addressing challenging behaviors, and creative problem solving. Dementia Dialogues® is a nationally registered, evidence-informed intervention program at no cost to participants.
To receive a Certificate of Completion all modules must be completed.
Module 1 provides an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Module 2 discusses the importance of effective communication between care partnerships. It identifies barriers to communication as the disease progresses, and communication strategies to these barriers.
Alzheimer's / Dementia
Education / Guides