Educational Program of the Month…

The Brain Tour

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 - 80% of dementia cases. Alzheimer's and dementia triple healthcare costs for Americans age 65 and older. Direct & indirect costs of Alzheimer's & other dementias to Medicare, Medicaid & businesses amount  to more than $148 billion annually. By 2050, there will be nearly a million new cases added annually.

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month.  Plan now to bring this valuable inservice to your staff. Schedule a one or two hour program that focuses on:

·  Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain

·  An Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease

·  Disease Process & Progression

·  Symptoms

·  Diagnosis

·  Treatment

·  Myths

Look no further! Schedule this valuable inservice at your facility today by calling
605-668-8475 or emailing our education coordinator, Julie Camp, at jcamp@avera.org.

Education Solutions that make a lasting impact.

Avera Education & Staffing Solutions  provides quality education which enables health care professionals to increase their knowledge and skills, ultimately enhancing quality of care for your patients, residents and staff.

Customized for Your Facility

We design individualized programs for your staff.  Choose from a list of topics, or have our health care education team adapt or develop programs that contain content specific to your facility. 

We can also assist with mapping out your staff development plan.  Whether it’s one inservice or a series, we have the resources and trainers to address a variety of topics. Our educators can present at your facility at a time that meets your needs. Our education manager works with you to develop a plan that meets your education needs, as well as your budget.

Call us today—we will put our resources to work and help you accomplish your educational goals!

Our education programs are designed with purpose and intent to insure your staff experience success.

 

Avera Education & Staffing Solutions is an Approved Provider of continuing education by CNE-Net, the education division of the North Dakota Nurses Association, and accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

Application will be made to other accreditation boards if requested.