Free Webinar “Music-Assisted Caregiving in Dementia Care” Starts June 2

Register now to join “Music-Assisted Caregiving in Dementia Care: Techniques and Benefits” presented by Lisa Peterson, Board Certified Music Therapist and Founder of Come On, Let’s Sing! on Thursday, June 2 at 2:00 pm. This free webinar is the first topic from Oregon Care Partners’ new Guest Speaker Webinar Series which offers the opportunity to learn about featured topics with expert guest presenters. Continue reading for the “Music-Assisted Caregiving” class description and a link to find more topics from the Guest Speaker Series.

Don’t miss upcoming in-person classes and instructor-led webinars! View the schedules below to find upcoming dates and topics from Oregon Care Partners.

Guest Speaker Webinar Series

Learn about special topics with subject-matter experts in Oregon Care Partners’ quarterly Guest Speaker Webinar Series.

GUEST SPEAKER WEBINAR – Thursday, June 2
Music-Assisted Caregiving in Dementia Care: Techniques and Benefits
Presented by Lisa Peterson, Board Certified Music Therapist and Founder of Come On, Let’s Sing!
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | CEUs 1.5

Class Description

“Music-Assisted Caregiving” will present research, anecdotal rational, and practical tips for using caregiving singing while giving care to those with dementia. Participants will be able to identify benefits of using music throughout the day, know how and when to use music effectively, identify positive responses to the music, identify red flags and know when to stop music, learn how to complete a music assessment and memory bump plan in order to build a song repertoire for each resident, identify their own musical “sweet spot”, gain confidence in using their own voice to sing or hum when giving care, and identify 2-3 songs they can hum or sing with each resident, as needed, and when appropriate. Participants will “take away” so many reasons for using singing during care for those with dementia including 1) higher job satisfaction leading to higher staff retention, 2) increased mutuality and cooperation between staff and residents, 3) more skills to be able to decrease sundowning, 4) improved person-centered care for both the resident and staff, 5) decreased agitation and aggression in residents (and staff), 6) decreased staff burnout, and 7) more FUN!

Upon completion of this webinar, you will:

• Learn what the research has shown to be the benefits of caregiver singing for those with dementia, for both caregiver and resident.
• Learn what the Memory Bump is and how you can use this knowledge to calculate and create a list of person-centered songs to use for yourself and those you care for.
• Experience your own “musicality” and how it can be used as a self-care tool and to increase communication and feelings of safety between yourself and the one you care for.

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Pre-Service Infection Prevention and Control Training

This free online class from Oregon Care Partners is approved by Oregon DHS/SOQ and meets the pre-service infectious disease prevention training requirements for Assisted Living and Residential Care communities outlined in OAR 411-054-0070.

Communities are required to have all staff trained by July 1, 2022.

ONLINE CLASS | CEUs 2.0

Pre-Service Infection Prevention and Control for Community-Based Care | En Español

In-Person Classes

Registration is required for all Oregon Care Partners in-person classes and seats are limited. To promote the health and safety of event attendees and the people in their care and reasonably mitigate exposure to COVID-19, attendees are encouraged to wear a well-fitting surgical or KN95 mask while in the classroom unless actively eating or drinking. Please read Oregon Care Partners In-Person Class & Event Safety Protocols for other important information for in-person class attendees.

SPRINGFIELD – Saturday, June 18
Pre-Service Dementia Care Training for Direct Care Staff
9:00 am – 4:30 pm | CEUs 6.0

SALEM – Tuesday, June 21
Positive Approach to Care Advanced Skills Coaching
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CEUs 3.0

TIGARD – Thursday, June 23
Positive Approach to Care Advanced Skills Coaching
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CEUs 3.0

EUGENE – Monday, June 27
Effective Communication Strategies
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®
9:00 am –10:30 am | CEUs 1.5

TIGARD – Tuesday, June 28
Beyond Cultural Awareness: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Long-Term Care
1:00 pm –5:30 pm | CEUs 4.0

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Instructor-led Webinars

Join free training webinars to learn with Oregon Care Partners’ expert instructors and have your questions answered in real-time.

WEBINAR – Tuesday, May 31
Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (PAC)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | CEUs 2.0

WEBINAR – Wednesday, June 1
Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Falls
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CEUs 3.0

WEBINAR – Wednesday, June 1
Beyond Cultural Awareness: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Long-Term Care
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | CEUs 4.0

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Online Classes

Oregon Care Partners offers more than 140 online classes that are available when it is convenient for you. Start your online training today at OregonCarepartenrs.com.

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Free Trainings from Oregon Care Partners

Oregon Care Partners is a free education resource helping caregivers build the knowledge and skills needed to improve the quality of life and care for older adults and people living with Alzheimer’s in Oregon. Visit OregonCarePartners.com to learn more or call 1-800-930-6851 for assistance.

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