NCCDP Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar coming to Northwest Montana

In the past, any person wishing to obtain accreditation as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) had to travel out of state to attend one of the required seminars, making it difficult to afford and take time off away from work and home. Thanks to the Montana Geriatric Education Center, over a dozen health care professionals have become Certified Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Trainers (CADDCT). I was fortunate enough to complete the certification process and my company, Eagleview West, is in the process of disseminating this information to Northwest Montana. For the first time ever, the NCCDP Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care seminar will be brought to Northwest Montana on January 21st, 2017. The Seminar will be held at The Springs at Whitefish from 8am-5pm.  Anyone interested in attending will find this event to be the most comprehensive Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care education available. Appropriate for caregivers, family members, front line staff, first responders, and health care professionals across all disciplines. To register, go to NCCDP.org and click on seminars to go the calendar. Or contact by email to Jennifer@EagleviewWest.com or by calling 406-752-LTC1(5821).

Aging with Dementia and Housing Considerations

A diagnosis of cognitive impairment can be overwhelming at first. Taking the time to review your long-term care plan can help improve your sense of control and be better prepared for your future. One area needing consideration is housing.  A thorough review of the current living situation should be completed with emphasis on accessibility and safety. Learn more by clicking here:
Aging with Dementia: Housing Considerations

Helena Capital Rotunda Turns Purple

Montana Capital Rotunda will turn purple February 13th 2015! Introducing the most expensive disease in the world and the 6th leading cause of death: Alzheimer's Disease. If you haven't already heard, Montana has something in common with the rest of America. In fact, Montana is a leader when compared to other states. By the year 2025, the projected number of people who will be living with Alzheimer's Disease or a Related Dementia in Montana alone is 27,000. Hands-down the burden will be huge.  Each community is already challenged to do things differently due to the demand for safe, affordable solutions. Employers  will be challenged to be more flexible and add benefits in support of caregivers. More Americans will become caregivers by necessity and have reduction in work hours or total work loss due to caregiving responsibilities. Life-savings, if any, disappear at astonishing rates with 24 hour care needs creating annual expenses which exceed $50,000.
There is a lot of work going on in the state of Montana but there is so much more to do.
Learn more about the Montana's state plan for ADRD by clicking here
I am working hard, along with so many others, to make Montana a Dementia-friendly state.
Join us, provide whatever support you may, or pass this message along to help advocate for those living with Alzheimer's Disease and their families, health care providers, caregivers and community.
Check out what is happening in Helena on February 13, 2015