The DSHS Dementia Specialty Training introduces the learner to different types of Dementia, attendant hallucinations and delusions, how to work with families of a resident suffering from Dementia, sexuality and intimacy, Dementia medications, treatments and therapies, how to provide activities of daily living (ADLs) and how to communicate with people who have Dementia, trauma informed care, how to approach challenging behaviors and tips of dealing with specific challenging behaviors.
