Alzheimer’s & Dementia Part 1: Specialized Programming for Volunteers
June 2, 2026
Live Webinar
DateJun 2, 2026Duration90 minutes
12:00 PM PDT01:00 PM MDT
02:00 PM CDT03:00 PM EDT
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Empower volunteers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia by building targeted, skill-based programs that elevate care and connection.
Dementia-related diagnoses now represent the
leading category among hospice beneficiaries and the need for thoughtfully
trained and supported volunteers has never been greater. This session will guide
you through the process of designing
and implementing programming for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other
dementias. Learn practical strategies to strengthen volunteer engagement,
enhance quality of life for participants, and integrate volunteer roles more
fully within interdisciplinary care teams.
KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS
- The special needs of people with dementia and members of their circles of support
- How volunteers can assist with specialized programming and services
- Five nonverbal interventions volunteers can utilize to connect “beyond words”
- Four specific programs that can be created utilizing volunteers
BONUS MATERIALS
- Self-assessment exercise for volunteers – “My Strengths and My Concerns”
- Checklist to help volunteers feel prepared
- List of programs and services with guide for implementation
- Additional learning opportunities – readings and website links
WEBINAR DETAILS
This webinar is designed to help Volunteer Managers, and organizations in general, create specialized programming and services for people with dementia and members of their circles of support. Now that “Alzheimer’s/nervous system disorders/organic psychosis” (dementia-related disorders) has become the top category of diagnosis for hospice beneficiaries, it is essential that we maximize the inclusion of skillful volunteers to assist with the provision of higher levels of care. This webinar will focus on developing programs and services with the intention of elevating the role of the volunteer on the team.
THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
- Hospice
- Palliative Care
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Volunteer managers
- Volunteers
- Care team managers
- Senior leadership
TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT
- Employee training log
- Interactive quiz
- PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
- Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits
NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.
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