Welcome to the training for Staff and Paid Caregivers

Thank you for exploring the Understanding and Recognizing Dementia in Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Training. The training is designed for Staff and Paid Caregivers. This training is the result of a partnership between AgeSpan (formerly Elder Services of Merrimac Valley [ESMV]) and the Center for Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Research (CDDER), EK Shriver Center, UMass Chan Medical School. The specific focus is IDD and dementia; both understanding how dementia affects those with IDD and how to connect with someone who has IDD and a diagnosis of dementia. This training was funded through an Administration for Community Living Grant (ACL) #HHS-2020-ACL-AOA-ADPI-0379. To learn more, go to About Us. 

How to use this Training

This training contains five modules for Staff and Paid Caregivers. The modules are designed to stand alone and may be delivered independently. However, it is suggested that you start with Module 1: Understanding and Recognizing Dementia in IDD to provide you with a baseline understanding of terms and definitions.

The training is designed to be flexible. The learner may click each tile below to get to the Module materials and watch the video.

1. Video Link Format: Click the link and watch the interactive video.
2. Presented Webinar: A trainer may discuss topics of interest with viewers, conduct learning exercises, and respond to questions.
3. In-person Training: A trainer may use the materials to hold the training in person; including discussion topics of interest, conduct learning exercises, and respond to questions.

Questions

Any questions on the content of the training or the technical aspects of how to deliver the training should be directed to: CDDERTraining@umassmed.edu