2019 Testimonials.

'This is very important information to hear and understand. It will be nice to share this type of information with different people - nursing staff and families. Thank you so much. I feel very important for being here today. Just want to thank you and all the people that work hard to educate all of us.'
Gladys Salinas, Act. Assistant

'Wonderful descriptions of updated thinking and care of assisted living facility care.'
Samantha McMullen, CSS, CADDCT, CDP

'Very informative, such logical solutions. Need to share and educate. Great presentation.'
Joseph Hilliard, CADDCT, CDP

'Excellent presentation. Nellie very energetic, engaging and cheerful!'
Rhonda David, RN, BSN, CADDCT, CDP

'I specifically learned far more than I anticipated. Nellie was an amazing presenter and I am more excited to begin giving seminars!'
Catherine Doman, RN, CADDCT, CDP

'Nellie was wonderful and very helpful. Her passion for Dementia care shows in her teaching. Excellent program.'
Karen Delafler, RN, CADDCT, CDP

'I learned a lot about Alzheimers & Dementia and the process of teaching others. This has been an incredible experience and I will bring this new knowledge to my programs to help others better help those who cant help themselves.'
Julio Briones, CADDCT, CDP

'Even after 15 years as a home caregiver I still had so much to learn. The stories of residents were wonderful.'
David Epstein

'Rachelle did a phenomenal job reviewing content while also applying professional experiences - this resulted in a highly engaged audience/attendees. I feel so excited to share, explore and implement learned knowledge and resources. Rachelle is AMAZING! Thank you! '
Meghann Giarraputo, Corporate Director of Memory Care, RN, CADDCT, CDP

'Gives me a better outlook on what happens to the brain when diagnosed with the untreatable disease. I now have more insight on how to approach a situation involving an Alzheimers resident/patient. Enjoyed every moment of the seminar.'
Rebecca Morgan, Activity Director

'I will implement the ‘getting to know you mini biography to our Alzheimers and related Dementia clients. This will help our caregivers/CNAs feel more comfortable with their clients and patients.'
Eren, Office Manager/HR, CNA

'I gained a clearer understanding of the disease and how to deal with it as a health care provider. Im very, very pleased. Enjoyed this very engaging seminar. Loved every moment.'
Tish Wilkerson, Act. Consultant

'I learned about the disease process, resources for staff and families; How to train staff, orientation, different ideas on how to decorate, manage the unit. Excellent seminar.'
Shannon Jones, Administrator

'It was great. She kept us engaged at all times. It was fun and exciting to learn.'
Nancy Juarez, Activity Director

"Learning about innovative ways to engage residents with Dementia was extremely helpful for me. I enjoyed the entire day. Trainer was very interesting and engaged the audience."
Jenna Lowe, Director of Marketing

"I learned many new tools and methods that help residents with dementia. I will apply these methods to help with emotional support, give affection and respect to help make their lives pleasurable, fun and comfortable."
Gianfranca Marselle-Lee, Activities

"Very appropriate interventions and also family support and caregiving. Thank you! Great day!"
Maureen D'Auria, CLM - Nurse practitioner

"All the topics were on point - it captured my attention the whole time. This seminar made me hungry for more knowledge in the field."
Nathalie Estrella, Activity Aide

"It was helpful to dive deeper into the most common types of dementia and the different stages of Alzheimer's disease. Understanding all of the different causes of expressions and why people living with dementia are having difficulty with their activities of daily living. This will be so helpful for me to share with my co-workers, volunteers, & families that I work with."
Melinda Winnie, Community Programs Coordinator

"This was the most interactive seminar I've attended! The speaker was wonderful."
Chelsea McWhorter, Caregiver OC

"This was by far the most comprehensive seminar I have seen in over 10 years - the resources alone were extremely valuable, let alone the class interaction. Rachelle is a gifted facilitator (stated by one who facilitates for family caregivers)."
Kate Kunk, RN, CCM

"I've been to many trainings and dementia care seminars throughout my career. I was very pleased that this seminar offered many new ideas about how to use person-centered care to create a more pleasant and "normal" life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. I also really like the glossary included in the book!"
Amelia Najarian, PCHA, PCA

"I learned so much more about end of life training and support; also the ALD section will assist me in adding more depth to my presentations. Thank you for adding the Activity Program materials - great stuff! The trainers manual and slides are so valuable."
Judith Cleary, CADDCT, CDP, ADC, ALFA

"Fantastic. I appreciate Danielle very much for her experience she brings and how she holds this class. I've gained so much from this and I am so thankful for this opportunity!"
Andrea Morris, CADDCT, CDP, CBP, CP

"Too numerous to write! Excellent conference. Danielle kept everything interesting. A wealth of information. Amazing conference!"
Robin Garvey, Director of Wellness

"I especially appreciate all the 1st hand experience examples Danielle gave - they made quite the impression and I will take them with me. Very well done!"
Tammy Seda, CNA

"The seminar reconfirmed my current knowledge and further taught me to encourage LGBTQ/sexual training for my staff."
Kelly LaFazia, ALRA

"Concise, comprehensive content to enhance my program development and positively affect residents’ quality of life and care."
Stephanie Burrows, Memory Care Program Director

"I was intrigued by how the intimacy portion was handled as it seems to be a difficult topic to discuss."
Daniella Tartakovsky, CADDCT CDP Life Enrichment Director

"We do a lot of education in the community. Staying up to date on the latest tools & strategies for caring for people with dementia is of the utmost importance. It was a really good presentation."
Nolan Clare, Owner/Senior Advisor

"I learned so much! I learned a lot more about dementia care, as well as being a trainer. This will help me in setting up my new Memory Care Community, as well as training staff and others."
Anna Hunt, CADDCT CDP

"I loved learning about techniques, activities and theories of practice. I will take this back to educate students and my fellow nurses."
Japhia Burrell, RN/Program Chair

"I was excited to see/hear specific examples of what works/doesn't work in other communities. I will be doing the 90 day evaluation for employees to see what they know about residents."
Amber Patton, LPN, CDAL, ED

"It was a great opportunity to learn an overview to help me consider whether I want to become an activity director."
Karen Gott

"It was rewarding to be part of a group dedicated to making a difference for those with Dementia or affected by dementia."
Eric Warden, CADDCT, CDP, LPC

"As a current CDP I had previously attended the seminar with an independent instructor. There was a tremendous difference in the information presented, discussion and energy level to Danielle's credit! As a geriatric professional of almost 2 decades this seminar was the most informational and educational of my career."
Kathryn Hannah, CADDCT, CDP, CBIS

"This was a great refresher. I realized how far my facility needs to go to provide better dementia care. This class was wonderful. I loved all the personal experiences the instructor provided."

"Learned greater approaches to material. This will help me relate better to residents, staff and family. We never fulfill our educational needs completely!"
Larry Cadrain, CADDCT, CDP

"The day was very interesting and even though I have taught other 8 hr Alzheimer courses, this was presented in a non-clinical was that I enjoyed and feel will be received well by my company students."
Kelley Green, CADDCT, CDP

"I found this seminar to be far and away the most detailed in years."
Michael Demisay, Executive Director

"Wonderful, comprehensive training! Great for professionals and family caregivers. Thank you!"
Meredith Levine, LMSW

"I learned how to format the information into a concise class that is interesting and fun. Learned the business aspect of being a trainer."
Melody Selke, CADDCT, CDP

"Many valuable topics of discussion; very knowledgeable presenter. I'm excited to take these tools back to my facility and train all of our staff."
Rebecca Travels, CADDCT, CDP, Administrator

"Learned more in depth about dementia and all aspects; big picture. Definitely knowledge worth passing on to all working with people living with dementia. It was also great to see someone else's style of teaching, especially for such a large group."
Sierra Penfold, CADDCT, CDP

"The content provided on hoarding was quite valuable and will be utilized in future curriculum for our assisted living line staff and management. Nellie was an impressive balance of task orientation, expertise, engagement and validation. I also personally enjoyed her wit and sense of humor."
Kasie Wimmer, CADDCT, CDP, CSL

"I learned a lot, Nellie's presentation was enjoyable and she kept my attention. I enjoyed her stories and all of the content!"
Veronica Pavlakis, CADDCT, CDP

"Really enjoyed the changes Nellie made to terminology - expresssions vs. behaviors and her knowledge on person-centered care! Seminar was great!"

"Gave me a broader knowledge of dementia. It also opened my eyes to what can be done in my community as a whole."
Natasha Osei-House, CADDCT, CDP

"I really enjoyed learning some of the real life application stories. The intimacy and aging section/video will be very helpful with staff. I really enjoyed all of the seminar. Great information presented well!"
Serina Durrah, CADDCT, CDP, CRCFA

"Lots of great ideas - will take info back to facility and integrate with our current programs."
Hope Vick, RN, Administrator

"All so often dementia patients that attend our Senior Enrichment Center don't have activities specific for them. Knowing that I can include them in activities like a "trip to Hawaii" will give them a sense of inclusion. The presentation was phenomenal."
Yavona Thomas, LPC

"I believe in constant/continuing education and this was precisely what I was seeking - not only a refresher in some areas but also an eye-opening class/course in so many areas for me.  Dementia research and findings are constantly changing and I appreciate this class providing cutting edge research and trends which will ultimately make me a more compassionate companion caregiving and Activities Director."
Robyn Lighthammer, Founder, Companion Caregiving

"I learned about the curriculum content, how it was organized in the teacher's manual, as well as in the student's notebook; and how the two manuals and their content complemented each other. I began the process of becoming familiar with the info contained in each module as well as how I will utilize the materials in teaching the seminar. I can only begin to state my gratitude in regards to all of the work you have done to make my task of teaching and all that goes along with it as easy as possible."
Sarah Twinam, RN, CDP, CADDCT
Director of Resident Care

"The seminar was awesome. Danielle was an excellent presenter. I especially loved how she personalized examples of what she experienced with her loved ones battling Dementia."
Bobbie Beharrie, RN, CDP, CADDCT
Director of Personal Care

"Danielle gave me the insight on not only how I can help my company with this information, but the possibility of either working for NCCDP as a trainer or to start my own business doing this. This is truly my passion! I also learned about the First Responder training - something else I want to do!"
Lori Horstman, MS, CEAL, CDP, CADDCT
Director Of Community Relations

"I found sitting through the seminar for the 2nd time today extremely helpful. The intimate group size was far more conducive to learning than the large approximately 100 person group I had the 1st time. This reinforced knowledge I already had and made connections clearer for presenting to my community."
Marvene Ewell Siegel, CDP, CADDCT
AL Resident Services Director