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Caregiver Education Program


EXERCISE CLASSES

Design & Set Up Exercise Programs Includes:
  • Developing 2 levels of exercise class.
  • Training facility personnel to carry out classes.
  • Identify appropriate exercise equipment.
  • Upgrades of the program.


STAFF TRAINING PROGRAM

Examples of Topics
  • Care Skills – Activities of Daily Living
  • Care Concepts/ Caregiver Role in Restorative & Rehabilitative Care.
  • Body Mechanics – Transfer Techniques & Injury Prevention
  • Sensitivity Training
  • Stress Management
  • Emotional & Social Changes With Aging
  • More in-depth ADL Training Skills – 2 Parts
  • Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Care Skills for Assisted Living – includes “Agitation, It’s a Sign” – 2 Parts Neuro-muscular Stimulation Techniques for the Alzheimer’s Patient


RESIDENT & FAMILY EVENINGS
  • Medicare & Other Payment Systems for Rehab Services
  • Fall Prevention
  • Arthritis Care
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hip & Knee Replacements – Pre & Post Op Care
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Mobility, Balance & Strength
  • The Functioning Alzheimer’s Patient.


CURRICULUM
Our Staff Training is based on the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) University Training Series, and Sierra Therapy Services’ Education Program.

We also provide special training programs for certification of Caregivers to seniors.