{"id":8848,"date":"2023-09-27T14:12:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T18:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reflectornews.org\/?p=8848"},"modified":"2023-09-28T15:39:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:39:19","slug":"fs-now-offering-caregivers-dementia-care-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reflectornews.org\/2023\/09\/fs-now-offering-caregivers-dementia-care-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"JFS now offering Caregivers Dementia Care Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"
According to Virginia Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Center, \u201cOver 5.8 million Americans live with dementia and this number is only expected to increase.\u201d<\/p>\n
The disease can alter memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life.<\/p>\n
Many of us likely know someone who has been affected. How will we serve this increasing population of those in need?<\/p>\n
Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n Upon completing the seven modules and passing their final tests, aides earn the title Certified Dementia Care Specialist.<\/p>\n Andrea Wharam, JFS\u2019 Chief Program Officer, shared: \u201cWe are proud to announce this month that 20 CNAs and PCAs will receive this honor and distinction of becoming the first class of Certified Dementia Care Specialists at JFS!\u201d<\/p>\n The photos with the article feature five of the 20.<\/em><\/p>\nJFS, in partnership with Richmond Memorial Health Foundation and the Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation, is now offering our in-home care aides a series of classes on caring for older adults with dementia.<\/h4>\n