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Certus Dementia-Friendly is a program designed for organizations, companies, and services to undergo specialized training to better understand, connect with, and engage individuals living with dementia.
Organizations that participate in the program benefit from:
Training provided by a dementia expert from the CERTUS Institute.
Participants who complete the training (only 30 minutes to 1 hour, with refreshers as needed) become Certified Dementia-Friendly Advocates through the National Institute for Dementia Education.
Participating organizations earn the designation of CERTUS-Approved Dementia-Friendly Organization, which includes:
The training is divided into three phases:
Building awareness of dementia and its impact. (10-20 minutes)
Developing meaningful and compassionate interactions. (10-20 minutes)
Creating environments that are inclusive and supportive. (10-20 minutes)
We collaborate with diverse teams, including healthcare providers, restaurant staff, hairstylists, and more, empowering businesses and communities to embrace individuals with dementia.
CERTUS provides ongoing education quarterly, including refreshers and checks as needed to ensure sustained excellence. Our team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
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Certus is changing the way memory care is done, leading the way in Florida and across the nation. Our affiliate, the Certus Institute (CI), offers nationally approved training to associates, family members, and community partners. As a standard, we require all of our staff to complete dementia certification and training to validate their skills and understanding of dementia.
In concert with the Certus Institute, our communities partner with like-minded organizations to enhance our services and ensure that we’re in touch with the most up to date research and findings. Some of our organization partners include the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE), Lynchburg College’s Beard Center on Aging, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, and The Byrd Alzheimer’s institute.