Dementia Friendly MA Capacity Building

Join MCOA and the Alzheimer’s Association for a two-hour training opportunity to increase the capacity of Councils on Aging (COA) staff to support people living with dementia and their care partners.
As a result of the training, Councils on Aging (COA)s will:

• Develop awareness about the importance of building dementia capacity in Councils on
• Provide strategies for working effectively with people living with dementia, including communication strategies.
• Enhance skills for detecting and addressing dementia-related challenges in Councils on Aging.
  • Develop appropriate procedures and policies for Councils on Aging in working with clients who exhibit dementia-related behaviors.

Register here:  https://fs16.formsite.com/mcoa/thmfnywptj/index.html