Caregivers' Corner: Dementia, Alzheimer's Workshops for Communication Tips

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Dear Mary,

My mother with dementia has been living in an assisted living home for two years. Her condition is getting worse and I have concerns about the staff. They do not seem to know how to relate to her and most of them admit they have no training in dementia. Shouldn't dementia training be a requirement for employment in assisted living homes?

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Caregivers' Corner: Dementia, Alzheimer's Workshops for Communication Tips

Dear reader,

Yes, as a matter of fact it is a requirement in the state of Maryland but only in facilities with five or more clients.

The regulation states that managers must complete an ei...

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