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Dementia360 Consulting

Dementia360 Consulting was founded by CEO, Christi Crawford.  Christi has worked in healthcare for 30 years, primarily working with older adults and those living with dementia.  Christi found through primarily working with this demographic that there was a huge need for education and awareness for not just caregivers and healthcare workers, but also business owners (both healthcare and non-healthcare), and our community.  For us to enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia, we would need to have a vast improvement in the quality of care being delivered to those living with dementia.  We can bridge this gap through awareness and understanding of the disease.   Dementia360 Consulting is leading the way in person-centered dementia education and consulting through our specialized, cutting-edge training philosophy using the 360-degree approach.  Our 360-degree approach encompasses a model that includes: Awareness, Engagement, Connection, Abilities, Wholistic.

It is out of this need to create change that Christi founded Dementia360 Consulting and is pioneering the future for dementia awareness and dementia care in the Midwest and throughout the United States.  Dementia360 Consulting is the first of its kind in the Midwest region, even though the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias continues to grow!

DEMENTIA TRAINING & EDUCATION

Customized and tailored to fit your needs; for teams and individuals.

COACHING WITH
CHRISTI

Your personal caregiving coach on your caregiver dementia journey.

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR® (VDT)

Your window into their world of dementia. An evidence based simulation.

DACE
COACHING

The way to assess competency in person-centered care.

ASSISTED LIVING/MEMORY CARE CONSULTING

Helping healthcare organizations create dementia friendly environments that allow residents to thrive, not just survive.

DEMENTIA
CERTIFICATION

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Concepts & Techniques training seminars.

"You Have Given Us A Peace We Were in Desperate Need Of"

Tim Tholen Thoughtful Care

I am the owner of a non-medical home care company that specializes in dementia care. I have put the three leaders in my organization that work with our families and caregivers. These leaders all have many years of experience in home care and are very familiar with what it takes to help families dealing with dementia. All three have expressed how helpful and useful the training that Christi provides was. It will definitely help us in our work with our families!

Jill Ice MSN, RN, BCPA, Founder Advocate Sunflower Health Advocates

Christi is very passionate and knowledgeable about dementia. She has extensive experience related to dementia and is an excellent teacher. The training programs offered by Christi are valuable for anyone wanting to learn more about dementia. I highly recommend her and her business. 

Russell A. Fracassa Managing Attorney/Paths Law Firm

Our office primarily works with seniors and those suffering from cognitive disorders and decline.  Christi did in-office training for the entire staff in order to help us understand and work with these clients and their families.  It was a wonderful program with a lot of information along with training on how to best work in these situations.  I would highly recommend Dementia360 and Christi for consulting and training! 

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Christi Crawford, Founder and CEO of Dementia360 Consulting, has many credentials.  These credentials include - Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Assisted Living Operator, Board Certified Patient Advocate, Certified Brain Health Trainer, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) Trainer, a recognized and endorsed Board Certified Dementia Educator with the National Institute for Dementia Education, and many others.    Christi has worked in healthcare for 30 years and primarily with the senior population and those living with dementia for the last 15+ years.  In those 30 years, she also has leadership experience in the senior healthcare industry within operations, nursing, sales, marketing, and education.   
 
Christi understands as a caregiver herself the need for caregivers and families to have knowledge and tools that are accessible to them to support their journey as a caregiver for someone living with dementia.  Christi is extremely passionate about creating change for those living with dementia and their caregivers.  Her passion is in education and training for healthcare professionals, family caregivers and the community as well as coaching, supporting, and guiding caregivers on their personal dementia journey.  Christi's hope is that through her personal experience as a caregiver as well as her professional experience, that she can bring caregivers peace and hope when it is most needed.  Until there is a cure, Christi's 360-degree approach is critical in helping everyone to become aware and better understand the disease.  Through bridging this gap, we can improve dementia care and in turn enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia.   We can create a life that is filled with purpose, success, joy, and hope for those living with dementia.   Christi strives to help communities be aware, empathize, and foster a dementia-friendly community. 

FAQ's About Dementia Training

What dementia certification is earned?
There are three different NIDE certificates of experience.  Certificate of experience options and requirements:
 
Dementia Advocate:  NIDE Certified (DA-NC)
  • obtain minimum 4-hours of NIDE approved dementia training
  • ongoing advocacy such as fundraising, presentations, etc.
  • minimum 1 year in the field of dementia with first person interaction with someone with dementia or living with someone with a dementia diagnosis

Dementia Caregiver: NIDE Certified (DC-NC)

  • obtain 8-hours of NIDE approved dementia training
  • minimum 1 year in field of dementia with hands on experience with activities of daily living and resident engagement
Dementia Professional: NIDE Certified (DP-NC)
  • obtain 12 hours of NIDE approved dementia training
  • have been in a supervisory (or care planning) role for minimum of 1 year within dementia population
  • minimum of 2 years in field of dementia
  • experience with ongoing care planning
  • experience with in-service training or dementia care management
 
Who can apply for NIDE certification?

NIDE certification is available to those who qualify based on the NIDE certificate of experience options and requirements.

How many CEUs are earned through the "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Concepts & Techniques" training seminars?

There are a total of 10 CEUs available upon completion of 12 hours of NIDE approved dementia training.

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Why People Choose Us

30+ Years Experience in Healthcare

15+ years dedicated to a career in Geriatrics & Memory Care

Licensing & Certifications

Licensed Nurse (LPN)
Board Certified Dementia Educator (BC-Ded)
Certified Brain Health Trainer through FAI
Certified SWD VDT Trainer
Certified SWD DACE Coach
Certified SWD Dreams Coach
Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
Licensed Kansas Assisted Living Operator

Volunteer

For those living with Dementia and their Caregivers

As Acting Director of Kairos - "A Moment in Time" Memory Café
For Alzheimer's Association local chapter 
- Walk to End ALZ
- Community Educator
- Support Group Facilitator
- Longest Day Fundraising Event
- Committee Member of Night of Hope Gala

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Personal Experience

A family caregiver of a loved one living with dementia

Continuous Training and Education

- Trauma Sensitivity Training-as trauma drastically impacts our brain health and overall physical and emotional health
- Aromatouch Techniques Training Course-“A combination of touch, reflexology, and aromatherapy education together through therapeutic and tranquil touch
- National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE)-ongoing NIDE approved dementia training 
- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre- ongoing offered dementia training courses 
- Non-Pharmacological Intervention Courses, Books, & Research-tools and interventions to treat dementia symptoms and behaviors that help prevent/ reduce difficult care situations without the use of psychotropic medications 

CEO/Founder & Acting Director of Kairos

"A Moment in Time" Memory Café 
- An engaging, social, and interactive activity held monthly for those living with dementia and their caregivers to create memories and relax with others and not have to think about living with a disease or about being a caregiver.

What Is A 360 Degree Dementia Approach?

What Is A 360 Degree Dementia Approach?

Our 360-degree approach is about taking an informed view of the entire dementia journey - starting at discovery and early diagnosis and incorporating our 360-degree model. The components of the 360-degree model are essential and complement each other ensuring the journey is purposeful, successful, joyous and a journey filled with hope.  All these components together create the ideal dementia journey. 

Awareness I Engagement I Connection I Abilities I Wholistic

What We Do?

What We Do?

Dementia360 Consulting specializes in dementia education, training and consultation for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations. We partner to build communities that are accountable to fostering and enhancing the well being of individuals living with dementia.

Our Mission

Our Mission

To create a change in the perception of dementia and how care is provided for those living with dementia through the creation and offering of world class, innovative education and non-pharmacological approaches to care that are essential to enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with dementia.

Philosophy

Philosophy

People living with dementia can live a quality life when the environment they live in cultivates connection and engagement by seeking understanding of the disease, sensitivity to their needs, and acknowledging their abilities that remain through the dementia journey.

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