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Empower volunteers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia by building targeted, skill-based programs that elevate care and connection. Dementia-related diagnoses now represent the leading category among hospice beneficiaries and the need for thoughtfully trained and supported volunteers has never been greater. This session will guide you through the process of designing and implementing programming for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Learn practical strategies to strengthen volunteer engagement, enhance quality of life for participants, and integrate volunteer roles more fully within interdisciplinary care teams.

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS
The special needs of people with dementia and members of their circles of support
How volunteers can assist with specialized programming and services
Five nonverbal interventions volunteers can utilize to connect “beyond words”
Four specific programs that can be created utilizing volunteers

BONUS MATERIALS
Self-assessment exercise for volunteers – “My Strengths and My Concerns”
Checklist to help volunteers feel prepared
List of programs and services with guide for implementation
Additional learning opportunities – readings and website links

WEBINAR DETAILS
This webinar is designed to help Volunteer Managers, and organizations in general, create specialized programming and services for people with dementia and members of their circles of support. Now that “Alzheimer’s/nervous system disorders/organic psychosis” (dementia-related disorders) has become the top category of diagnosis for hospice beneficiaries, it is essential that we maximize the inclusion of skillful volunteers to assist with the provision of higher levels of care. This webinar will focus on developing programs and services with the intention of elevating the role of the volunteer on the team.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
Hospice
Palliative Care

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Volunteer managers
Volunteers
Care team managers
Senior leadership

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT
Employee training log
Interactive quiz
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.
Presented By
Gary Gardia LCSW, APHSW-C

The OHPCA partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to OHPCA members. To learn more about accessing these webinars, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN