The CMDS course is a modern approach to dementia training.
Unlike other trainings that just scratch the surface, students are taught how to strategize any disruptive behavior with confidence.
Q.  How does your staff react when a dementia patient or resident blurts out a racial slur? Do they know exactly what to do/say?
Q. What do your employees do when a person with dementia refuses to take a shower or take their medications?
Q.  Do your employees know how to respond effectively to a person with dementia who is yelling, screaming, hitting or even exit seeking?
Q.  Are you tired of bringing in Dementia training that is repetitive or just doesn’t provide your team with the conflict resolution tools to reduce friction between the patients and the staff?
Q. Would you like to have a staff that is confident in managing even the most difficult behaviors?
We teach participants how to assess why a patient is having a reaction that causes the behavior and how to prevent it going forward.
Then we teach and rehearse exactly what to say and do to reverse that behavior.
After taking the Master Dementia Strategist Course students say that they are excited about implementing the techniques, and they report that they actually work.
Listen to what our participants are saying about the CMDS course in their own words!
The CMDS course is a modern approach to dementia training. Unlike other trainings that just scratch the surface, students are taught how to strategize any disruptive behavior with confidence.
We teach participants how to assess why a patient is having a reaction that causes the behavior and how to prevent it going forward. Then we teach and rehearse exactly what to say and do to reverse that behavior.
After taking the Master Dementia Strategist Course students say that they are excited about implementing the techniques, and they report that they actually work. Listen to what our participants are saying about the CMDS course in their own words!
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2-weeks after taking the Certified Master Dementia Strategist course, this is what the owner of an Assisted Living, Alyssa Poole said about our modern program.
“Thank you so much for your training. My employees no longer come to my office to complain! It’s a miracle! Really!”
We are so confident in our program, if you don't think this is the best dementia training you've ever taken, we'll refund your money. Guaranteed.
BONUS: After completing the CMDS Course your company can PROUDLY display the CMDS logo on your website to let the world know you have had this incredible training.
Course Curriculum:
- Types of Dementia, Symptoms & Life Expectancy
- Brain Anatomy
- 11 Warning Signs
- Communication Techniques
Behaviors - What They See and Hear
- Activities
- Environment
- Hallucinations/Delusions
- Sundowning
- Validate & Captivate vs Correct & Persuade
- Executive Functioning
- Inhibitory Control
- Toileting
- Activities
- Environment
- Hallucinations/Delusions
- Sundowning
Advanced Behaviors:
- Anger & Aggression
- Wandering/Elopement
- Hateful Comments
- Racial Slurs
- Obsessions & Fixations
- Repetitive Actions
- Vocalizations
- Tapping
- Pacing
- Shadowing
- Masturbation & Sex
- Mistaken Identity
- Eating
- Validate & Captivate vs Correct & Persuade
- Executive Functioning
- Inhibitory Control
- Toileting
- Bathing & Hygiene
- Administering Medications
- Depression
- Pain Scale Assessment
- Elder Abuse
- Driving
- Safety
- How to Comfort
- I Want To Go Home
- Hospice & Palliative Care
- End of Life
- Give Them Their Power Back!
- Group Exercises
- Role Plays
- Graduation!
Take action now and become the first community in your area to receive the CMDS program!
"I am profoundly grateful to you and the CMDS course. What a life saver! I had no idea where to begin, but after taking the course, I can face anything. What you teach really works."
—Fran S.
"Wow! I thought I knew a lot about how to care for a person with dementia until I took your Master Dementia Strategist course. This course has completely changed the way I look at dementia. Thanks for making my life easier, and thanks for making my loved one's life filled with meaning again. Game changer!"
—Sarah P.
"You have been a great inspiration to me. After taking your course it all makes sense. No more struggling with taking care of my husband."
—Theresa J.
Let Debra come and spend 4 short days with your team and show them how easy it can be to get your patients to have the desired outcome!
On day 3, we focus on Inhibitory control and the loss of inhibitions. We cover racial slurs and rude remarks, all while equipping carers how to not to take these events personally.
As a certified expert in dementia care, participants will walk away with OVER 250 exact phrases of what TO say and NOT to say to a person with dementia! OVER 250!
The CMDS course is available Live in person OR via Zoom.
TRAIN MY TEAM
Put an end to...
- Disruptive Behaviors
- Friction with patients/residents
- Combative Situations
- Threats to turn you into the DOH
- Staff Complaints
- Family Complaints
Increase Your...
- Staff skills and confidence levels
- Cooperation from patients/residents
- Successful interactions resulting in higher productivity
- Positive family feedback
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"I never would have believed how easy this could be! I had my doubts, but these “strategies” really work. Don’t waste another minute, sign up for this class today! I wish I had done it sooner."
—Janice F.
"I can’t thank Debra enough. I was ready to give up and place my loved one in a nursing home. I decided to take a chance and reach out to Debra. It was the most amazing experience. She was able to ask questions and together we were able to discover what the real reason was behind my husbands’ violent outbursts. Using her teachings, I have been able to diffuse his anger and we now have a much better relationship. Thank you, Debra, for all you do!"
—Kathy N.
"I especially liked learning how to comfort someone with dementia. I used the validation and comforting techniques the same day that I learned them on the overnight shift, and it worked perfectly. The tools are so easy to implement. I was able to reassure the patient and calm her right down. It was amazing! I also learned how to handle a resident who was looking for a deceased loved one, it is so reassuring to have these techniques. I would take this class over and over again. It was so fun!"
—Carrie S.
Meet Debra Kostiw
Learn from one of the world's leading experts, author, and speaker.
In 4 short days, Debra will ignite the dementia Strategist in you.
Become the professional you've always aspired to be. With the CMDS course you will quickly discover the secret strategies and gain insider knowledge the world has never seen before!
Train my team to be the best in the business!
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