ASHLAND – The Robert & Ester Black Family Foundation Fund at The Richland County Community Foundation, Mansfield, Ohio, has approved a grant in the amount of $7,600.00 to fund the training of front-line caregivers in Alzheimer’s and dementia care at Hospice of North Central Ohio.
Teresa Wilkins, HNCO director of clinical services, said, “This special training will allow our front-line staff to apply for Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) from The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Hospice and palliative health-care providers with expertise in Alzheimer’s and dementia can better help families understand what to expect in both the early and final stages of the disease.”
Ralph Tomassi, HNCO chief development officer, said, “The number of hospice patients with dementia is expected to rise by 40% globally by 2050. This grant will help our caregivers become better equipped to address this new dynamic in end-of-life care.”
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