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Virtual Dementia Training: Community and Family Edition
Gain a New Perspective on Dementia Care

Caring for someone with dementia requires patience, understanding, and empathy. To truly support your loved one, it helps to see the world through their eyes. Our Virtual Dementia Training: Community and Family Edition offers a powerful and immersive experience, allowing participants to better understand the physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges faced by individuals living with dementia.

Care Connect, LLC offers Virtual Dementia Training to our communities free of charge. Anyone involved in the care of seniors will encounter individuals living with dementia. The insight provided by the Virtual Dementia Training (VDT) will alter perspectives and change the way your staff approaches caregiving. One very important result of using the VDT is a reduction in the use of psychoactive medication once staff has a better understanding of expected dementia behavior. The Virtual Dementia Tour has also been lauded as the game changer in helping staff understand what person-centered care entails. The bottom line is that residents’ quality of life will improve, and caregivers will benefit from a reduction in the number of challenging situations and an increased connection to those they serve.

The Virtual Dementia Tour, a valuable, easy-to-follow experiential training program, is designed for use by caregiving facilities and community organizations to help identify with and understand the behaviors and needs of people living with dementia. It has been used to train the staff at hospitals, home care agencies, hospices, and colleges and universities. After experiencing the VDT, staff members can identify with and better understand the behaviors and needs of those with dementia. You can also use the Virtual Dementia Tour to spread awareness of the impact of dementia on the everyday lives of our seniors.

The Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) sensitivity training program is the proprietary intellectual property of Second Wind Dreams®, an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based in Roswell, Georgia. Developed by Second Wind Dreams founder P.K. Beville, the Alzheimer’s and related dementia sensitivity training program known as the Virtual Dementia Tour is a scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction (U.S. No. 8,388,347). The patent relates to certain components, elements, and functions of the Virtual Dementia Tour experience, and only Second Wind Dreams and its authorized agents, such as Care Connect, LLC, may conduct or deliver the Virtual Dementia Tour.

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What is Virtual Dementia Training?
This training uses innovative sensory simulation to replicate the daily struggles of those living with dementia. Participants engage in hands-on activities designed to mimic the confusion, frustration, and isolation often experienced by individuals with this condition.

Who Should Participate?
This program is perfect for:

  • Families:Build a deeper understanding of what your loved one is experiencing.
  • Community Members:Learn how to provide more compassionate support and interaction.
  • Caregivers:Gain practical skills to better manage care and reduce stress.
  • Professionals:Ideal for educators, first responders, and faith-based leaders looking to enhance their awareness and empathy.

Why Choose This Training?

  • Immersive Experience:Go beyond traditional education with a hands-on approach to learning.
  • Family and Community Focus:Strengthen your ability to connect and support loved ones and neighbors.
  • Virtual Convenience:Participate from the comfort of your home.

What You’ll Gain

  • Enhanced Empathy:Step into the shoes of someone with dementia to better understand their world.
  • Practical Strategies:Learn tools and techniques to improve communication and create a safe, supportive environment.
  • Deeper Knowledge:Understand the stages of dementia and how to adapt to each phase.
  • Actionable Insights:Gain real-world strategies to reduce frustration, both for caregivers and those they support.

Start Your Journey Today
Experience the training that changes perspectives and empowers caregivers to provide compassionate, informed support. Take the first step toward better care and understanding by clicking the Contact Us button below.

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Let’s work together to create a more dementia-friendly community.