Jump into Virtual reality (VR)!

This is a 3D computer-generated environment that simulates a realisticor imaginary situation using advanced AI technology.

VR case scenario #1:

Addressing Unmet Needs Behind Behavioral Expressions in Individuals living with Dementia.

Apply your skills in recognizing signs and symptoms and responding to behaviors associatied with dementia.  You will identify common behavioral expressions associated with dementia, determine the functional impact on behavioral and communication in patients with dementia, recognize unmet needs in behavioral symptoms associated with dementia and practice person-centered care utilizing effective communication techniques.

Suitable for clinical, non-clinical, direct support trainees and professionals.

*E-learning modules “Addressing Unmet Needs Behind Behavioral Expressions in Individuals Living with Dementia”.

VR case scenario #2:

Cognitive Care Planning and Evaluation.  

Apply your knowledge and skills on a simulated patient with cognitive concerns. You will be able to experience the benefits of early diagnosis, analyze diagnostic tools and practices that assist in making a diagnosis, examine and interpret common tests performed in patients with memory concerns and construct dialogue for delivering a diagnosis.

Suitable for clinical trainees and professionals.

*E-learning modules “Cognitive Care Planning and Evaluation” is a pre-requisite requirement for this training.

Learn at your own pace with our interactive e-learning modules.

Choose from the interactive e-learning modules below:

• Dementia Overview
• Healthy Brains
• Addressing Unmet Needs Behind from Behavioral Expressions in Individuals Living with Dementia**
• Cognitive Care Planning and Evaluation**
• Active Listening

(approximately one-hour in length/each)

Step One: (For those participating in Virtual Reality training)

** These modules will prepare you to participate in an experiential learning viral reality training and are a pre-requisite requirement for those participating in virtual reality training.

Practical Skills for Dementia Care (Optional add on)

Learn the theory about what’s happening in the brain along with practical techniques, so you not just survive but thrive as a care provider.  Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care’s (PAC) mission is to transform the experience of dementia – worldwide for families, care communities, home care agencies and healthcare professionals. PAC offers workable solutions, skills, and approaches to bring real hope, possibility, and significant shifts to your experience of dementia and dementia care.

An evidence-informed training for direct support professionals that provides an introduction to Dementia and Intellectual Disabilities to obtain a basic understanding of dementia/ID and care techniques and be able to create a dementia care plan.

What you’ll learn: What is dementia, types of dementia and stages, planning for impact of dementia, models for individual and group care, communication techniques, environmental adaptations, managing BPSDs, and creating a dementia care plan.

Caregiver Training Program

• Hand Hygiene
• Toileting
• Health aleration simulation
• Vital signs
• Safety/fall risks and reduction
• Mobility/transfers
• Chronic disease management
• Dementia, depression and delirium
• Nutrition
• Medication management
• Stroke

Suitable for both professional and family caregivers, Dealing with Dementia is an evidence-based program developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute and involves creating a supportive and understanding environment for the person with dementia, focusing on their well-being and remaining needs, and adapting to the challenges of the disease. This program focus on the follwoing topics: 

• Understanding and support
• Creating a safe and supportive environment
• Supporting the individual with dementia
• Self-care for caregivers

Train-the-trainer Teaching/Community Experience Opportunity (Leader training)

Gain community and group facilitation experience by becoming a trained facilitator in Cleveland Clinic Nevada’s new 6 Ways to Build Your Brain Health six-week workshop.  You will teach community members about the six pillars of brain health (exercise, nutrition, managing other medical conditions, sleep and relaxation, mental fitness, and social connection) and how simple lifestyle modifications  can reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 45% in those with mild cognitive impairment and healthy individuals.

Join the interest list to learn more about upcoming trainings.

Using the Brief Alzheimer’s Screening (BAS) tool 

Cleveland Clinic also offers the opportunity to gain community experience by conducting memory and/or balance screening with a community setting.  Receive training to provide free, community-based memory screenings at community health fairs, events and community-based service organizations.  These quick, noninvasive, confidential screenings, consisting of a series of questions and/or tasks which test cognitive functions, are an important tool to detect a potential memory problem.

Make Art With Older Adults! 

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based program for people living with dementia.  It provides opportunities for creative self-expression and social engagement, grounded in person-centered care principals.  OMA sessions are led by trained facilitators from Cleveland Clinic.

Each older adult is paired with a trained intergenerational volunteer who provides guidance during the art-making process, but makes no aesthetic decisions for the artist.  Art making sessions culminate in a gallery exhibition celebrating the artists’ (person living with dementia) accomplishments while educating the public about creative capacities of people living with dementia.

Love working with Older Adults? Looking for field experience? Looking to make a difference in someone’s life and contribute to scholarly literature on dementia and the arts?

Join us for an exciting experience making art with Older Adults! We’ll provide the tools and oversight.  Join us as a volunteer for this life-changing experience!

Make Art With Older Adults! 

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based program for people living with dementia.  It provides opportunities for creative self-expression and social engagement, grounded in person-centered care principals.  OMA sessions are led by trained facilitators from Cleveland Clinic.

Each older adult is paired with a trained intergenerational volunteer who provides guidance during the art-making process, but makes no aesthetic decisions for the artist.  Art making sessions culminate in a gallery exhibition celebrating the artists’ (person living with dementia) accomplishments while educating the public about creative capacities of people living with dementia.

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy

Provided by project collaborator

*Participants must meet specific criteria to qualify at no charge

Better brain health for better aging.  An effective and easy to use use telephone based Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) service designed to help you stay engaged in life and live independently for longer. CRT aims to improve cognitive function and daily life activities in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. It includes a 60-minute brain health evaluation with a licensed therapist, therapist, personalized intensive cognitive therapy and an ongoing prevention maintenance program.

Dealing with Dementia is an evidence-based prorgram developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute and involves creating a supportive and understanding environment for the person with dementia, focusing on their well-being and remaining needs, and adapting to the challenges of the disease. This program focus on the follwoing topics: 

• Understanding and support
• Creating a safe and supportive environment
• Supporting the individual with dementia
• Self-care for caregivers