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Dementia Capable Care:Therapist TrainingBecome one of the elite professionals delivering thehighest standard of dementia care.You will gain the skills and confidence to: Evaluate and treat individuals with cognitive impairmentrelated to Alzheimer’s/dementia using the Allen CognitiveLevels and Model. Document and code for maximum reimbursement.Upcoming ScheduleBloomington (Minneapolis), MN June 5–6, 2015Attend this powerful two-day training and earn CEUs. See details inside.

Upcoming 2015program scheduleRegister early! Program size is limited!Bloomington (Minneapolis), MN June 5–6Crowne Plaza Bloomington5401 Green Valley DrBloomington (Minneapolis), MN 55437952.831.8000For a complete list of upcoming programs, please visitcrisisprevention.com/dcs.WHO SHOULD ATTENDOn-Site Training: On-site training is also available.Call 877.816.4524 for more information.Daily Agenda:Registration.7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Training.8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Lunch (on your own).12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.Training.1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Registration Note: Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutesprior to the start of the program for registration.Contact Hours: A Certificate of Participation is awarded forup to 14 contact hours. See page 6 for CEU information.Overnight Accommodations: Please contact the hoteldirectly for room reservations. A limited number ofdiscounted rooms will be held under “Dementia CareSpecialists.” Make your reservations early to ensure youreceive the discounted rate.Special Needs: Please contact CPI at 877.816.4524 if youhave any special needs or disabilities that require assistance.OTs and assistants, PTs andassistants, and SLPs who are: Unsure if a client with EarlyStage dementia has thecognitive ability tosafely manage at home. Unable to document medicalnecessity or deliver skilledservice for clientswith moderate to severecognitive impairment. Challenged to reducebehaviors and findtechniques to gain trust andcompliance.ALSO: Invite your non-therapyteam members to attend theOne-Day Foundation Course.“Since attending the program, not a day has gone by thatI haven’t thought of what I learned and tried to applyit on the job.”Shannon Windmeyer, OTCary, NC2

Dementia Capable Care: Therapist TrainingIncludes Foundation and Dementia TherapyApplications CoursesThis two-day training is designed for therapyprofessionals who work with persons with cognitiveimpairment related to Alzheimer’s/dementia. Participantslearn how to evaluate, treat, and document reimbursableservices for those with chronic and progressivedementias using the Cognitive Disabilities Model byClaudia Allen as the key frame of reference.“This training hasgiven me the toolsand a positive frameof reference to use inhelping others unlockthe joys of life insidethe person living withdementia. Thank youfor this wonderfultraining.”An introduction to administration,scoring, and setup of theLarge Allen Cognitive LevelScreen (LACLS) is presented.Participants learn how todiscover and facilitate the bestability to function of personswith Alzheimer’s/dementia at allstages, and to create reimbursablemaintenance programs andrealistic discharge plans.Julie Nelson, OTHealthEast Care SystemSt. Paul, MNAbout UsCPI’s team of Dementia Care Specialists is dedicated to advancing person-centeredcare for those living with Alzheimer’s/dementia and other cognitive challenges. Thetotal solutions we offer can help transform staff capabilities and quality of care. Asa result, clients and their families experience a higher quality of life, caregivers findmore job satisfaction, and providers improve their business results.Visit crisisprevention.com/dcs to learn more about our: Interdisciplinary, results-oriented training programs. Consulting services that focus on cognitive habilitation and memory care. Industry recognition programs for individuals and facilities. Dementia-related resources to support our commitment.3

Course ObjectivesDementia Capable Care:Foundation CourseThe first day of training establishes thefundamental concepts and skills toprovide Dementia Capable Care. Courseobjectives include: Identify empowering paradigm shifts to create successfuloutcomes for those with dementia. Demonstrate an understanding of Alzheimer’s diseaseand related dementias and their impact on cognitivefunction. Identify cognitive assessments and screening tools toidentify best ability to function. Describe the best ability to function and key remainingabilities for each dementia stage, as defined by AllenCognitive Levels. Identify key care approaches for each dementia stage topromote the highest possible level of function in ADL,mobility, and leisure activity.The dementia curriculum,Dementia Capable Care:Foundation Course, hasbeen reviewed by theAlzheimer’s Association and meets theAlzheimer’s AssociationDementia Care PracticeRecommendations in certaintopics as per report issued onJuly 10, 2013. See report resultsat crisisprevention.com/ALZreport. Understand strategies to enhance communication,minimize negative behaviors, and support families.Dementia Capable Care: Dementia Therapy ApplicationsThe second day builds upon the fundamentalconcepts, providing therapists with specific andenhanced skills on how to evaluate and treat persons atall cognitive levels and the keys for documentation andreimbursement. Course objectives include: Further describe stages of dementia with an in-depthlook at each Allen Cognitive Level. Describe cognitive assessment tools associated withthe Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model and othercomplementary staging tools. Discuss keys for reimbursement. Examine and practice writing goals and treatment plansfor each Allen Cognitive Level. Describe the influence of Can Do, Will Do, May Do, andother factors on functional performance potential. Understand how to create and implement amaintenance program.4The dementia curriculum,Dementia Capable Care:Care Partner Applications,has been reviewed by theAlzheimer’s Association and meets theAlzheimer’s AssociationDementia Care PracticeRecommendations in certaintopics as per report issued onJuly 10, 2013. See report resultsat crisisprevention.com/ALZreport.

ASHA Disclosures Relative toInstructional PersonnelKim Warchol, OTR/LPresident of DementiaCare Specialists (DCS)Course(s) taught:Dementia TherapyIntermediate CourseFinancial Disclosure(s): Kim is a full-time,salaried Global Professional Instructor andPresident of Dementia Care Specialists(DCS), a CPI-specialized offering.Non-Financial Disclosure(s): Kim is avolunteer member of the Allen CognitiveNetwork (teaching and speaking) anda proponent of the Allen CognitiveDisabilities Model. She also co-authoredThe Activity Planning Book; no royaltiesare received. This product is a part of andsold within the DCS product line.Chris Ebell, OT/LGlobal ProfessionalInstructor for DementiaCare SpecialistsCourse(s) taught:Foundation, Care PartnerApplications, Dementia TherapyApplications, and Dementia TherapyIntermediate CourseFinancial Disclosure(s): Chris is afull-time, salaried Global ProfessionalInstructor for Dementia Care Specialists(DCS), a CPI-specialized offering.Sharon R. Host, OTR/LSenior Consultant andGlobal ProfessionalInstructor for DementiaCare SpecialistsCourse(s) taught:Foundation, Dementia TherapyApplications, and Dementia TherapyIntermediate CourseFinancial Disclosure(s): Sharon is afull-time, salaried Global ProfessionalInstructor for Dementia Care Specialists, aCPI-sponsored specialized offering.Non-Financial Disclosure(s): Sharon is avolunteer member and proponent of theAllen Cognitive Network and the AllenCognitive Disabilities Model.Kate Keefe, OTR/LGlobal ProfessionalInstructor for DementiaCare SpecialistsCourse(s) taught:Foundation and DementiaTherapy ApplicationsFinancial Disclosure(s): Kate is a full-time,salaried Global Professional Instructorfor Dementia Care Specialists, a CPIsponsored specialized offering.Non-Financial Disclosure(s): No relevantnon-financial relationship exists.Non-Financial Disclosure(s): Chris is avolunteer member of the Allen CognitiveNetwork (teaching and speaking) anda proponent of the Allen CognitiveDisabilities Model. She also co-authoredThe Activity Planning Book; no royaltiesare received. This product is a part of andsold within the DCS product line.5

CEU InformationIt is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure this course meets your CEUrequirements prior to registration.Occupational Therapists and OccupationalTherapy Assistants: Dementia Care Specialists is anAOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education.Dementia Capable Care: Foundation is offered for.7 AOTA CEUs. AOTA Education Level: Introductory,AOTA Classification Codes: Occupational TherapyProcess, Domain of OT. Dementia Capable Care:Dementia Therapy Applications is offered for .7AOTA CEUs. AOTA Educational level: Introductory.AOTA Classification Codes: Occupational TherapyProcess, Domain of OT, Professional Issues.The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not implyendorsement of specific course content, products, orclinical procedures by AOTA.Speech Language Pathologists: DementiaCapable Care: Foundation is offered for .7 ASHACEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area).Dementia Capable Care: Dementia TherapyApplications is offered for .7 ASHA CEUs(Introductory Level, Professional Area).Please visit our website to view ASHA CEUeligibility criteria.Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistants: PT CEUs awarded for many states. Not all states requirepre-approval.Social Workers: CPI (Dementia Care Specialists is a division of CPI) is an approved provider of continuingeducation by the National Association of Social Workers. Dementia Capable Care: Dementia TherapyApplications is approved for 6.5 continuing education contact hours.Course Content Disclosure: Dementia Capable Care training focuses primarily on the theoretical frameworksof Claudia Allen’s Cognitive Disabilities Model and Dr. Barry Reisberg’s Theory of Retrogenesis. Limited to noadditional theories are presented. There is an emphasis on the functional cognitive assessments associated withthe Cognitive Disabilities Model and limited information on the assessments designed by Dr. Barry Reisberg.Limited to no additional cognitive assessments are presented. The course also describes person-centered care.Please visit crisisprevention.com/dcs-ceu for the most up-to-date list of our approved provider status priorto registration.Dementia Capable Care Course FeesIndividualOne-Day Foundation CourseTwo-Day Foundation and Dementia Therapy Applications CourseGroup DiscountSave 10% when two or more register from the same facility.Please contact us for special pricing for 10 or more registrants.IncludesCourse registration fee, beverages, extensive handout materials to helpyou implement Dementia Capable Care immediately, and a starter packof the Cognitive Assessment Tool Guide to share with your team. 249 499Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise that require you to cancel. Registrationscancelled 15 or more days prior to the program start date are fully refundable, transferable to anotherindividual, or transferable to a program at a later date. Registrations that are cancelled within 14 days of theprogram start date are nonrefundable; however, a substitute can be sent to that program or the registrationcan be transferred to another CPI program conducted within four months of the original program date for a 35 administrative fee. If you do not attend, you are responsible for the full program fee.CPI reserves the right to cancel a program. In the event of program cancellation, CPI’s responsibility will belimited to a refund of the program fees.6