Emergency responders in Lassen County are being offered a specialized training session to help them better assist individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss. The training, titled “Approaching Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Emergency Responder Training,” will focus on practical, person-centered strategies for handling dementia-related situations.
The event is scheduled for Monday, September 29th, from noon to 1:00p.m. It will be held at the Northeastern Rural Health Clinic, located at 1850 Spring Ridge Dr. in Susanville.
The specialized training aims to equip first responders with the skills needed to understand and communicate effectively with people living with cognitive decline, ensuring they are prepared and informed in these unique situations.
The training is funded through a contract with the California Department of Aging and is brought to the community by PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Emergency responders interested in attending can either register online by following this link or by calling 1.800.272.3900. For more information, please contact Kindra Adcock Dantanawatanawong at [email protected] or 1.530.433.1801.
