What is Empowering Caregivers?
Empowering Caregivers is an evidence-based dementia care certification program for professional in-home and community-based caregivers. In just 6 hours, your employees will master complex dementia care concepts and strengthen technical caregiving and medical knowledge.
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This training is ideal for home care agencies seeking professional development for their employees, new and emerging care professionals, and seasoned care professionals looking to expand their credentials.
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Empowering Caregivers was developed by Southern Caregiver Resource Center alongside the leading experts in Alzheimer's and dementia care, including The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc., St. Paul’s Senior Services, and the Stanford University School of Medicine. Our training has been reviewed, certified, and funded by the California Department of Aging.
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Empowering Caregivers is available in both English and Spanish. To learn more about the Spanish language program, click here.
Six courses,
six hours total
Enhance your career in professional care services
Simplify complex care with real-world applications
The Training
Our one-of-a-kind training format was designed to maximize understanding of and experience with the most challenging aspects of dementia care, including home safety, managing difficult behaviors, navigating medical appointments, and more.
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Empowering Caregivers is unique because it uses animation as a teaching tool to simplify complex care concepts, making them easier to grasp and apply in real-life situations.
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In addition to our innovative animated segments, each course offers the opportunity to brainstorm and collaborate with fellow care professionals, simulate hands-on care scenarios, and learn from SCRC's team of caregiving experts.
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Empowering Caregivers is made up of 6 courses, each focusing on a different topic.
The Courses
Practical Communication Skills
Dementia Effects on Activities of Daily Living
Safety in the Home
Managing Challenging Behaviors
Mobility Assistance for Dementia Care
Preparing for a Doctor's Appointment
Certification
Following the completion of your Empowering Caregivers training, you will receive a certificate from Southern Caregiver Resource Center designating you as a Certified Dementia Caregiver.
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Invest in your employees' caregiving expertise - register for Empowering Caregivers today!
How to Begin
Are you interested in scheduling Empowering Caregivers sessions for your employees? Send us an email at scrc@caregivercenter.org or call our office at (858) 268-4432 to speak with our Caregiving Educators and to schedule your sessions.
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Empowering Caregivers is offered at a rate of $XXX per person. All 6 courses are included and will be completed in one training session. Adjusted pricing is available for those purchasing the series for a group.
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While the recommended training experience is in-person, SCRC can adapt the Empowering Caregivers training for those looking to study remotely. Call us or send us an email to learn more about virtual options catered to your agency's unique needs.
