Why Choose Jonna Phelps Consulting?
- Customized, on-site delivery
- Practical, real-world strategies
- Credentialed instruction with deep expertise
- Support for compliance and certification goals
1-Hour CEU Classes and Staff In-Services
Learning Objectives
Our concise 1-hour continuing education units (CEUs) and staff in-service sessions are designed to provide focused, practical knowledge to enhance caregiving skills and professional competency. Each session includes clear learning objectives to guide participant outcomes and measure knowledge gained.
- Alzheimer’s Disease: An Inside Look
Understand the pathology, symptoms, and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, meeting Illinois’ mandatory training requirements for licensed professionals. - Communication Strategies
Develop effective communication techniques tailored to individuals with dementia to enhance connection and reduce frustration. - Behavior: Identifying Emotion and Unmet Needs
Recognize emotional cues and unmet needs behind challenging behaviors to improve care responses. - Cognitive Remediation: A Workout for the Brain!
Apply cognitive stimulation activities designed to maintain and improve brain function in dementia patients. - Validation Techniques
Implement validation strategies that acknowledge and support the feelings and experiences of individuals with dementia. - Validation for Self-Care: Learning to Cope with Stress
Use validation methods to support caregivers and healthcare professionals in managing stress and preventing burnout. - Anxiety and Depression in the Elderly
Identify signs of anxiety and depression in older adults and understand basic approaches to support emotional well-being. - Sexuality and Intimacy in the Elderly
Recognize and address concerns about sexuality and intimacy in elder care with sensitivity and respect, fostering a supportive environment that honors individual dignity. - Pain Management
Assess and manage pain effectively in individuals with cognitive impairments. - Person-Centered ADL Care
Learn strategies on delivering activities of daily living (ADL) care that respects individual preferences and promote dignity, with an understanding of age-related changes and their impact on care. - Elder Abuse and the Responsibility to Report
Recognize signs of elder abuse and understand legal and ethical responsibilities for reporting. - Family Dynamics: How to Support Families During Difficult Transitions
Develop strategies to support families coping with the challenges of dementia and care transitions.
I am committed to staff development and empowerment to build a community grounded in kindness and respect. Our goal is to rebuild human connection—one training at a time.
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