Dementia Client Strategies for Trainers is a specialized course designed for fitness professionals seeking to enhance their skills in working with clients diagnosed with dementia. This course covers essential topics to equip trainers with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective engagement and support.
Participants will learn about the dynamics of the support team involved in dementia care, including how to communicate professionally with various team members. The course emphasizes the importance of obtaining the necessary forms and asking critical questions prior to initiating work with clients.
A comprehensive understanding of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and normal age-related memory loss will be developed, alongside insights into the progression of dementia symptoms and the types of memory affected. Trainers will also explore behavior and cognition factors, learning specific strategies to enhance client functioning.
The course includes an examination of current research on the relationship between exercise and dementia, equipping trainers to optimize their training sessions. Participants will learn to apply the Montessori philosophy, master effective communication techniques, and discover the role of music in enhancing session engagement.
Finally, trainers will develop a practical toolkit consisting of exercises and strategies tailored to the unique needs of clients with dementia, ensuring sessions are enjoyable, cooperative, and beneficial. Join us to transform your approach and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals living with dementia.
This self-paced online dementia client personal training course is delivered through engaging video content, accompanied by a comprehensive manual, reference materials, and dementia client forms. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools to support clients effectively.
Upon completion of the course, you will take a 20-question quiz. To receive your certificate of completion, you must achieve a score of 80% or higher (16 out of 20 questions). Start your journey to becoming a more effective trainer today!
0.4 NASM
4.0 AFAA
4.0 SCW
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Enroll in our self-paced online dementia client training course today and gain the skills to support clients with dementia effectively!
Please reach us at toughagers@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Log in to the Deborah Does Fitness web platform and click “My Stuff” on your Dashboard. Then, you will see "My Groups" in the left column. Click "My Groups" to see Dementia Client Strategies for Trainers. Click on it, and you will open the course.
Once you have logged into the Dementia Client Strategies for Trainers course on train.deborahdoesfitness.com, you will see the table of contents on the left side of your screen.
Download the app by searching "Deborah Does Fitness" in the App Store or Google Play. After you log in with the same username and password you used to purchase the Dementia Client Strategies for Trainers Course, click on the three horizontal lines on the top left of your screen. Click on "Groups" and then click on "Dementia Client Strategies for Trainers".
Once you have logged into the Dementia Client Strategies for Trainers Course on the Deborah Does Fitness app, click on the long rectangular box underneath the photo. You will then see the course table of contents.
Fitness professionals who complete the course can request to be added to the Dementia-Friendly Fitness Professionals Directory. Click here to view the directory.
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