DAWN Workshop for LTC Facilities

This workshop contains the materials for leading groups through DAWN strength-based dementia care for long-term care employees. Students achieve certification as “DAWN Practitioners” at completion.

The tools of the DAWN Method of dementia care: 1. Mood management, 2. Security in Confusion, 3. Security in Care, 4. Social Success, 5. Sense of Control, 6. Sense of Value, 7. Secure Future (in flower shape)

“The Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN) Method uses some of the best researched interventions to support the loss of executive functioning and memory. Applying those interventions in a highly contextual approach with detailed knowledge of the individual, DAWN creates a respectful, personalized approach that honours each individual who experiences Alzheimer’s or Dementia. We need this method throughout the U.S. to meet the rising crisis of people needing support.”


Patricia Sublette, PhD, Formerly Traumatic Brain Injury Consultant, Teaching Research, Western Oregon University

What it is:

  • 8 pre-recorded video sessions with pre- and post-quizzes, to be presented in four 2-hr blocks
  • Pre and post-course surveys using the Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS)
  • Teaching aids and instructions for the supervisory staff member designated as facilitator
  • DAWN Practitioner certificate awarded to all attendees at completion
  • Access to materials for 90 days

What you gain:

  • Decreased staff turnover
  • Fewer risk incidents
  • Increased employee job satisfaction
  • Happier residents

What your employees gain:

  • More confidence
  • Less stress and more companionship with residents
  • Increased ability to meet the emotional needs that dementia and Alzheimer’s causes
  • Understanding of the skills lost so they can avoid inadvertently embarrassing or frustrating residents

Dementia training for staff

This dementia Workshop is for long-term care facility employees. If your employees provide in-home health, please see our DAWN Partner page. If you provide dementia care as a self-employed care partner, please see our DAWN Dementia Care Specialist Certification course. If you are an LTC employer in the state of Colorado, you might also consider our Colorado CHCA Dementia Care Training.

Price: $900.00 for 90 days of access (train all of your employees).

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DAWN Workshop for LTC Facilities - the DAWN Method