Either virtually or safely in person, we educate the community in a culturally competent way and reduce stigma connected to the disease; by building a dementia-capable Chinese American community and making it possible for community-dwelling Chinese American older adults living with dementia to lead a high-quality healthy life.
The grant also allows us to provide training for CASL staff, with the aim of building a more dementia-capable workforce. CASL staff receive intensive training to become Certified Dementia Practitioners, which will increase staff knowledge and competency in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Ongoing bi-monthly training sessions for CASL older adult services staff enhance their knowledge and competency regarding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.