Please join us on April 9th from 10am to Noon for a free, online training and learn how to support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers after a disaster or crisis.
The key components of training include:
- Dementia Awareness: Participants gain an understanding of dementia, its various forms and the potential challenges exacerbated by disaster.
- Cultural Competency: Cultural competency is integrated into the training to ensure responses are sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
- Emergency Preparedness: Training will emphasize the importance of including individuals living with dementia in disaster planning, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Behavioral Management: Strategies for managing and responding to behavioral changes in individuals living with dementia after a disaster or crisis.
- Caregiver Support: Caregivers or care partners are provided with resources and strategies to address the unique needs and stressors they may encounter during and after a disaster. Additional tips focused on offering comfort and support to caregivers and care partners as they receive assistance.
Collaborating with Community Resources: The importance of collaboration with local organizations and community resources is emphasized to ensure a coordinated response.
Iowa HHS administers Project Recovery Iowa, a group of people trained to assist communities in a multitude of ways. There is no cost to the training and there will be 2 CEUs along with a certificate of attendance.