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  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Educational Psychology

Context:

  • Dementia care professionals require specialized training.
  • Existing curricula aim to support persons with dementia and their caregivers.
  • This study assesses a specific Morbus Alzheimer syndrome (M.A.S.) dementia trainer program.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the practical relevance and long-term application of a dementia trainer curriculum.
  • To determine if the retrogenesis-based training is effective in real-world dementia care settings.
  • To assess the impact of trained professionals on the quality of life for individuals with dementia.

Summary:

  • A 1-year Morbus Alzheimer syndrome (M.A.S.) dementia trainer program, based on retrogenesis theory, was evaluated.
  • The curriculum covers dementia stages, communication, stage-specific training, physical activity, and caregiver coaching.
  • Post-training, 93.6% of trainers successfully applied the principles, with many working full-time as trainers or integrating the methods into nursing home environments.

Impact:

  • The training program demonstrates high practical relevance for dementia care professionals.
  • Successful application of retrogenesis principles enhances the quality of life for persons with dementia.
  • The program leads to reduced behavioral problems in individuals with dementia, simplifying care.