The healthcare system appears to be failing those who are living with dementia, and the cost of this failure is significant. There is a lack of specialized knowledge and skills among caregivers and professional level staff, in spite of the fact that the aging population has such a significant number who are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Creating a dementia-capable workforce has been a goal of many for years because it has the potential to make an extraordinary positive impact. In this podcast, McKnight’s Executive Editor Jim Berklan and Kim Warchol of the Dementia Care Specialists Crisis Prevention Institute explore the essential knowledge and skills of a dementia capable workforce. You’ll learn about the many ways this workforce can have a positive impact, including reducing distressed behaviors without drugs, optimizing function, improving quality of life, improving health and supporting loved ones.
