Horizon Health Services' Dementia Training

This eight-hour training program encompasses the different types of dementia, highlights the inner workings of the brain, and covers techniques to assist with the essential challenges of daily life posed by dementia. You’ll be pleased to find that it meets the requirements mandated by the state of Minnesota, allowing you to feel confident in your abilities after training. Below are the topics we’ll go over with our experienced trainer:

• Basic Understanding of the Brain

• Understanding Types of Dementia

• Strategies for Communication

• Challenging Behavior

• Person-Centered Techniques

• Assistance with Daily Activities

• Hand Under Hand Technique

• Positive Physical Approach

Michele Henifin brings over twenty years of experience gained through education, training and life experiences. She proudly serves the residents of Horizon Health as the Resident Services Outreach Director, Dementia Trainer, & President of Minnesota SWAP. Michelle’s awareness, knowledge, & skills with others make a positive difference in the lives of those living or working with Dementia. Here is a snapshot of Michele’s qualifiers that you’ll experience in our dementia training program:

• Training for
  
• Teepa Snow's
  
• Team as a Certified PAC Trainer
  
• President of
  
• Minnesota SWAP

• Positive Physical Approach Techniques
  
• Hand under Hand Techniques
  
• Understanding the world of Dementia
  
• Validation Group Practitioner certification
  
• Person Centered Thinking and Planning
  
• Caregiver Coaching
  

To see the difference this training makes, you’ll have to learn the methodology & techniques to apply them first hand. Here are what others are saying about the program after its completion:

“Amazing Training! I feel I can confidently care for my residents with a clearer understanding of what they are going through.”

“I finally know what to do in difficult situations.”

“I’m more confident as an employee to provide cares.”

We hope that this has aided you in your search for administering quality care to those living and working with dementia, and if so, we hope to see you at this event. Our training will take place on Tuesday, April 10th from 8 AM - 4:30 PM at our location in Pierz, MN. An eight-hour training can work up quite the appetite, so we’ll have your lunch provided! Tickets are available online, & If you can’t make this event, we encourage you to attend our upcoming dementia trainings on April 10, May 22nd, & June 19.