biennial conference

Each other year the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County has a conference for professionals, with CEs offered for multiple disciplines. Please see our conference page for further details. 

TJC Dementia Care Certificate

The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County has a joint partnership with Tyler Junior College to offer the first Dementia Care Certificate. This certification will be instructed by Jamie Huff, BF-CMT. Jamie is a Certified Best Friends for Dementia Care Master Trainer and the Program Director at the Alliance.

DESCRIPTION
Dementia Care Certificate (NURA2005 Nurse Aide Skills) Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. This course is designed to give caregivers an insight into the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, learn ways of communicating effectively and compassionately with a person who has dementia, introduce meaningful engagements into the day and create activities in the moment, deal with challenging behavior, and use a person’s Life Story to build happiness, reduce challenging behaviors and foster cooperation. (7 hrs.)

LOCATION – TJC West Campus
RTDC – Room 110

7:30am-2:30pm

COURSE NUMBER
NURA2007
ClS
COST
$163

May 15, 2024 and November 20, 2024. Link to register here.

Full Scholarships available: call Heather (903) 509-8323 to register if a scholarship is needed.

Click HERE for scholarship application.

Physician Outreach

The Alzheimer’s Alliance works with the medical professionals in Smith County – educating them about our services and encouraging them to connect their patients who have been diagnosed with any form of dementia to our organization. If you are a medical professional in Smith County and would like some free brochures for your office, call Rebecca at 903-509-8323 x1010. We believe caregiver burnout is treatable and preventable. We would love to be considered a part of the patient’s care team from the day of diagnosis of any form of dementia.