Certificate of Completion and Recognition
Congratulations!
You have completed the Dementia Training to Promote Involvement in Meaningful Activities program. Please complete the evaluation to earn a Certificate of Completion by clicking the blue link below. A printable certificate will be available once you complete the evaluation and click "submit". The online evaluation should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us further improve the training program, and in turn, help older adults get the care they deserve.
Recognition
Project Team Members
University of Iowa College of Nursing:
- Kathleen Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN: Principal Investigator
- Marianne Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN: Co-Investigator
University of Iowa, Iowa Geriatric Education Center:
- Linda Seydel, MS, LNHA: Project Manager
- Kristin Johnson, BA: Editor
-Brady Curran, BS: Program Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Greensboro:
- Linda Buettner, PhD, CTRS: Co-Investigator (in memoriam)
Consultant:
- Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, ARNP
Content Review and Updates:
-Eryn Cronbaugh, CTRS: Director of Wellness and Recreation, The Meth-Wick Community
Photography:
- Melissa Richlen and Alyssa Azhari, Institute for Public Health Practice, University of Iowa
- Susan McClellen, Creative Media Group, University of Iowa
Video Presentation Recordings:
- Mark Hamilton, BS: Instructional Services Specialist, University of Iowa Distance and Online Education
-Brett Borden: Voice Actor
Special Recognition
Funding for the original project was provided by a grant from the Retirement Research Foundation.
Special thanks to the staff and participants of Milestones Adult Day Health Center and The Meth-Wick Community who graciously shared their images as they engaged in activities that help make their lives meaningful.
Much of the content in the training is based on the highly successful, evidence-based N.E.S.T. model of dementia care. Many pictures and other supportive program materials are included thanks to the generosity of Dr. Linda Buettner and Ms. Suzanne Fitzsimmons.