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Supportive Pathways – Dementia Care EducationThe Dementia Difference – End-of-Life Education

Supportive  Pathways – Dementia  Care  Education

This is a program of care for people with dementia developed by Carewest in Calgary, Alberta. Staff at Carewest implemented this care program, developing this training program from it. Supportive Pathways is made up of seven modules. We began teaching Supportive Pathways in fall 2004, with 5 of our staff leading the sessions. We have modified the content to suit different needs, including family members, volunteers and a 1-day ‘refresher’ course for staff. Supportive Pathways provides:

• Current, person-centered dementia care content
• An interactive format, that recognizes the needs of adult learners
• Content that is adaptable to different learners and can be updated to reflect new research or policy requirements

• Personal and Organizational Beliefs and Values
• Individual and Family Care
• Disease Processes and Trajectories
• Communication
• Normalized Living / Safety and Security in the Environment
• Meaningful Activities
• Assessment of and Responding to Altered Behavior