Dementia Beyond Drugs Online

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27 May

Dementia Beyond Drugs ONLINE; Wednesdays; 05.27-07.15.2026

Dementia Beyond Drugs ONLINE; Wednesdays; 05.27-07.15.2026

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)
14 PDCs
Provider: The Eden Alternative
Course Name: Dementia Beyond Drugs Online

Speaker: Denise Hyde; Lisa Kendall
Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning
Registration URL: https://edenalt.org/events/

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As a result of this presentation the participant will be able to... *Decrease reliance on psychotropic medications; *Reframe "problem behaviors: an unmet needs; *Identify the limitations of our current approach to care for those living with dementia; *Improve communication and promote positive, affirming interactions; *Envision an "experiential model" for viewing dementia and recognize the importance of enhancing well-being for all; and *Apply the model to everyday situations and reduce challenging interactions through creative solutions that empower individuals to live full and positive lives.

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According to a WHO report from September 2021, there are more than 55 million people living with dementia worldwide. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-70% of cases. As the population ages, the risk of living with some form of dementia increases as well. Societal assumptions about living with dementia have led to the development of care approaches that limit our understanding of the experience for individuals and therefore do not achieve the quality of life desired for that individual. There is a need to create a new paradigm of care that not only honors the individual but also those who support them daily. Through the framework of the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being, Dementia Beyond Drugs Training provides advanced skills and creative solutions to everyday situations, with the goal of empowering individuals to live full and positive lives, whether they are living with dementia or caring for someone who does. Participants explore person-directed practices that acknowledge that while those living with dementia have common symptoms, there are each unique individuals with their own preferences, desires, and needs. Participants also recognize that distress and other behaviors are often an attempt to communicate these unique needs and preferences. Through strong relationships, care partners can learn to identify those needs and respond appropriately. The outcome for organizations, and leaders, is a culture of care that inspires everyone to bring their very best to the team and empowers them to act as knowledgeable and confident care partners to people living with dementia.