Requirements:

• Health Professions
  PressTrade and Service Mark Licensing
  Agreement (obtained prior to registering for the curriculum)

• Bulk Book Order: The
  Best Friends Staff by
  Virginia Bell and
  David Troxel

• Alzheimer Society
  of Calgary's Best
  Friends� Approach Training Package: CD-ROMs, Facilitator Guide, Ready to Print Manuals and In-depth Training.

Information Request Form

CONTACT: Sarah Price, Director, Dementia Care Programs
Phone: (403) 290-0110, or toll-free 1-877-569-HELP (4357)
Email: sarahp@alzheimercalgary.com.

Best Friends� Approach Training Curriculum

Everyone knows how to be a friend � this concept is easily understood by people of all ages and all cultures.  The Best Friends� Approach* books are internationally acclaimed and have been translated into several languages.  The Best Friends� Approach encompasses the familiar concept of friendship; the characteristics of a valued friend are also those of a valued care provider.  Founded on the core elements of respect, empathy, support, compassion and humour, the model can be adapted to suit the training needs of individuals across the continuum of care.

The Best Friends� Approach Training Package, based on these principles, is an innovative adult learning model that can be adopted by all cultures and implemented easily and cost-effectively.

*Best Friends� is a trademark of Health Professions Press, Inc.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, along with Health Professions Press and the authors of The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care and The Best Friends Staff,  David Troxel and Virginia Bell, have created an opportunity for organizations and agencies in Canada and the United States and around the world to become licensed Educators in the Best Friends� Approach.  This comprehensive, licensed curriculum will provide your organization with the tools you need to deliver a best practice training program in dementia care to both professional and family caregivers.

TRAINING/SUPPORT:

• initial comprehensive training at the Alzheimer Society of Calgary's Dementia Care Training Centre*
• ongoing coaching and support
• e-bulletin

    *Travel costs not included

If you are interested in receiving additional information on how your organization or agency can become licensed Educators in the Best Friends� Approach please complete the email form below.