Product Description As the demand keeps growing for well-trained staff to provide high-quality memory care, those experienced in the Best Friends™ approach to dementia care have the required skills and confidence to deliver optimal care and succeed in this challenging caregiving role. With this book, memory care programs can develop a “dementia capable” staff in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, dedicated memory care, adult day settings, and anywhere people with dementia are served. It features engaging training ideas and exercises for use in stand-up meetings, full in-services, and staff onboarding. The acclaimed authors provide practical guidance for helping staff achieve better outcomes and enjoy more rewarding experiences, which supports staff retention. Filled with examples from care communities that are successfully practicing this life-affirming approach, The Best Friends Staff provides inspiration and tools to transform your workplace and its culture of care. WHAT’S NEW: All the contents are updated and revised for the needs of today’s practitioners, including: All-new, chapter-by-chapter Tool Kits containing learning activities, downloadable handouts, and programming advice A “Field Notes” section featuring advice from experienced Best Friends practitioners Revised stories and examples reflecting contemporary settings and issues Increased focus on staff recruitment, development, and retention WHY BEST FRIENDS? The concept of friendship is easy for staff to understand and apply in daily care Relationships play an essential role in dementia care by fostering respect, empathy, support, trust, and humor Using this care model helps everything go better by knowing the history and preferences of each person, by communicating skillfully, and by providing a supportive environment with meaningful engagement DID YOU KNOW? The Best Friends™ approach to dementia care is an internationally acclaimed, person-centered program adopted by caregivers all over the world! Discover all the ways Best Friends can benefit your residents and programming through an array of products and services. Learn more about Best Friends products Learn more about Best Friends Introductory Training Learn more about Best Friends Master Trainer Certification Learn more about Best Friends Customized Training For more information on Best Friends™ products and services, visit bestfriends.healthpropress.com.
