The Best Friends Staff: Learning to Deliver Exceptional Dementia Care 2nd Edition

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.