National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Seminar
November 4-5, 2026
Location: Younes Convention Center - South, 416 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE 68845
Content: This program is a must for all health care professionals who provide services to residents with dementia. There is a continuing need for caregivers who are trained to provide appropriate, competent, and sensitive direct care to residents who have dementia. Following successful completion of this program, participants are one step closer to receiving their Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®) certification.
Objectives: At the completion of the training, the participant will be able to:
- Explain what dementia is and how to adapt approaches and communication techniques to successfully care for a person with dementia
- Identify common causes of aggressive, repetitive, and sundowning behaviors and learn how to problem solve as an interdisciplinary team
- Describe therapeutic and meaningful activity interventions and practice hands-on facilitator techniques
Audience: This program is designed for direct care staff, nurses, social service directors, activity directors, administrators, directors, and managers in nursing facilities and assisted living communities.
Facilitator: Cameo Rogers, CTRS, CDP, CDCM, CADDCT, CDSGF, Corporate Life Enrichment Manager, Immanuel Communities
Format: In-Person Only
Schedule:
| Wednesday, November 4 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
12:30 p.m.
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2:00 p.m.
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Introduction to Dementia Approach and Communication Techniques: Feelings and Validating Emotions |
| 2:00 p.m. |
2:15 p.m. |
Break
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| 2:15 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
Depression and Repetitive Behaviors; Paranoia, Hallucinations, Wandering, and Hoarding; Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions, Intimacy, and Sexuality; Personal Care: Pain, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, and Nutrition |
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| Thursday, November 5 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
8:00 a.m.
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9:30 a.m.
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Activities Environment |
| 9:30 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
Break
|
| 9:45 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
Staff and Family Support; Diversity and Cultural Competence; Spiritual Care |
Registration Information: PRE-REGISTRATION is required. If you wish to confirm your registration, call the NHCA office
at 402-435-3551. REGISTRATION CUT OFF DATE - OCTOBER 21, 2026
| Registration Fee (continuing education credit included): |
|
| Members |
$245 |
Non-Members |
$490 |
CE Credit: 8.5 hours of continuing education are available. Please defer to your licensing
board or agency to ensure courses taken meet your license requirements.
Nursing: 8.5 Nursing Contact Hours awarded from IBON Provider #396
Handouts: Books will be provided to registrants at the training. A link to additional handouts will be available in the "Education" tab in your account profile.
Evaluations: Please provide feedback on the course by completing the evaluation, which is available in the "Education" tab in your account profile.
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purposes.
Hotel Room Block: Comfort Inn - Kearney, 118 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68847. Call (308) 251-2722 and mention Nebraska Health Care Association to receive the discounted room rate of $135 a night. Or use this link to book a room online with the discounted room rate. Please make your reservations by March 31, 2026. The discounted room rate is not guaranteed for any reservations made after these dates.