Professional Trainings
About our Presenter...
Located in West Michigan, Melanie is a talented and engaging dementia educator and speaker, who has trained and coached hundreds of healthcare and community professionals in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™).
Skilled in utilizing the the Adult Education Learning Cycle, she incorporates a variety of modalities to make learning fun and memorable. Each session focuses on:
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practical, real-world skills
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helping your team understand changes in the brain
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how to respond in ways to strengthen connection and reduce distress.
Trainings benefit anyone encountering someone living with dementia:
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care communities
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healthcare professionals, including emergency services
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attorneys, financial and retirement planners
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pastors and church leaders
Available for individuals or groups
Credentials:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Calvin University in 1997
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Registered Nurse, licensed through the State of Michigan
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Positive Approach to Care® Certified Dementia Trainer (PAC-CDT/L), Tier 3
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Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
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Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certified Rater
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Eden Alternative® member