Dementia touches nearly every family in some way. If you are caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s, supporting a spouse through memory loss, or working alongside older adults every day, you already know this.
What you may not know is that there is a nationally recognized training program designed specifically to help caregivers and healthcare professionals do this work better. And now, that training is available right here through Collins & Kruse.
Introducing the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
We are proud to announce that Collins & Kruse now offers the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar, led by our own April Parker, CDP, CADDCT, Vice President of Strategic Growth.
April recently earned two certifications through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP): Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT). These are not just credentials on a resume. They represent years of experience, a deep commitment to older adults, and a genuine passion for changing how dementia care is delivered.
Those of you who have worked with April already know what she brings to every conversation. These certifications are a natural extension of who she already is.
What Is the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar?
Take the path to CDP® certification through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. This seminar is required for those pursuing CDP® certification qualification through the NCCDP.
The seminar is designed for healthcare professionals, senior living staff, nurses, social workers, therapists, home care providers, hospice teams, administrators, and others who support older adults across the continuum of care. In addition, the seminar provides 7 nursing continuing education units (CEUs) through InsPAC, offering nurses an opportunity to enhance their dementia care knowledge while meeting continuing education requirements.”
Why This Matters for Ohio Families
More than 200,000 Ohioans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Behind every one of those numbers is a family trying to figure out what comes next.
The caregivers and professionals who surround those families every day, whether in a memory care community, a home care setting, a hospital discharge unit, or a law office, make an enormous difference. When they are equipped with the right knowledge and tools, outcomes improve. Not just clinically. Emotionally. For everyone involved.
That is exactly what this seminar is designed to do.
| “I have seen firsthand the fear, confusion, and isolation that often accompany a dementia diagnosis. I have also witnessed the incredible difference that knowledgeable, compassionate caregivers can make in someone’s life. Education changes outcomes, not just for the person living with dementia, but for everyone who loves and cares for them.” — April Parker, CDP, CADDCT |
Who Should Attend or Host This Seminar?
Organizations may host the seminar onsite for staff development, professional certification, continuing education, and workforce training initiatives. The program can be customized to meet the needs of healthcare providers, senior living communities, home care agencies, hospice organizations, and other groups serving older adults.
About April Parker, CDP, CADDCT
April brings nearly 20 years of experience in the aging services industry to this work. She has served in leadership roles in senior living, hospice, and healthcare executive recruitment, giving her a perspective that very few people in this field have.
She understands what families are going through. She understands what the professionals supporting those families need. And she is committed to bridging the gap between legal planning, education, and person-centered dementia care.
| “My goal is to help create communities and care environments where individuals living with dementia are understood, respected, and supported with dignity. Every caregiver deserves the tools to succeed, and every person living with dementia deserves to be seen as more than their diagnosis.” — April Parker, CDP, CADDCT |
Learn More or Schedule a Seminar
If you would like to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar, or if you are interested in bringing this training to your organization, we would love to hear from you.
Contact April Parker, CDP, CADDCT
Vice President of Strategic Growth, Collins & Kruse Elder Law