WHAT DOES COPE TRAINING ENTAIL?
- 10 engaging self-paced online learning modules, each about 30-50 minutes in length
- Program manual, education binder, forms/worksheets binder, and select articles
- 1-hour virtual webinar
- Coaching calls
- Documentation for up to 3 cases
Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to effectively use person and family-centered care skills to work with people living with dementia and family caregivers to address their needs. Access additional supplemental reading.
TESTIMONIALS FROM FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN COPE
"That (cooking activity) is still one thing my dad asks to help with every day. I'm still using the breathing and imagery – your help has meant such an improvement in our quality of life."
Son, Home Setting
"The recommended physical changes to my mom’s environment were helpful and have made a difference. We enjoyed the sessions with our occupational therapist as well. I was surprised at how much had to do with me, the ‘caregiver’. I will admit, I take much better care of my mom than I do myself."
Daughter, Home Setting
"I participated in [this program] and really found it helpful. We didn’t know my mother liked to paint but now she does it for hours at a time and it gives me time to do what I need. Anybody interested in the [the program] should participate, it was wonderful and it really helped me as a caregiver."
Daughter, Home Setting
"[The program] has been a great deal of help. It helps me to understand and then I can help with whatever problem he has."
Wife, Home Setting
Care of Older People in their Environment
ONLINE SELF-PACED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, NURSES, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Care of Older People in their Environment (COPE)
ONLINE SELF-PACED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, NURSES, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
NEW WAYS FOR BETTER DAYS
TAILORING ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA AND CAREGIVERS
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This individualized, family-centric program provides people living with dementia with activities that are tailored to their abilities and interests and instructs caregivers (formal and informal) in the use of activities as part of daily care routines. The program is currently in use throughout the United States and in other countries including Brazil, Scotland, England, Australia, Hong Kong, and Chile.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Occupational Therapists (OTs) and other health professionals (who work closely with or are supervised by OTs) working in home care, community-based programs (adult day services), hospitals, and long-term care facilities.
STANDARD PRICING
$1,595*— Includes six learning modules, a 2-hour virtual training, up to three coaching calls, access to treatment manual, documentation binder, worksheets, and a two-year licensing agreement.
Price varies by country and the number of persons enrolling. Please contact us for a cost estimate if you are seeking group training (five or more), not an occupational therapist, part of an OTD or other doctoral level program, or reside in a country outside of the USA.
*After two-years, licensing renewal will cost $100.
Dean and Distinguished Professor
Drexel University
"Our new normal is an aging society. So how do we take care of older adults and care partners?"
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To request more information, please email cope@drexel.edu.
ABOUT COPE
The COPE Program is an evidence-based program that has been tested in several randomized trials. It's designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of both the person living with dementia and their caregiver. It does so by supporting a person’s capabilities and engagement in daily activities through reducing environmental stressors and enhancing caregiver knowledge and skills for managing daily care challenges. COPE helps to realign caregiver understandings and expectations and environmental demands with the changing capacities of the person living with dementia.
Through its innovative assessment and learning-through-doing approach to providing education and specific skills, COPE helps families manage common clinical symptoms of dementia including functional dependencies, dementia-related behavioral and psychological symptoms, and caregiver-centered concerns including distress need for respite and understanding of the disease process.
COPE is most effective for people living at home with dementia of any etiology, who have a caregiver living with them or nearby, and who are experiencing deteriorating quality of life and/or distress.
WHY COPE IS IMPORTANT
- Assesses the abilities and interests of people living with dementia, identifies caregiver challenges, and provides disease education, skills in managing dementia care, referrals and linkages, social support, and more
- Results in improved caregiver confidence, home safety, and decreased functional dependence and behavioral challenges
- Identifies medical concerns that may be un-detected but can be managed
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Occupational Therapists (OTs), Nurses and other healthcare professionals who work closely with OTs, and Nurses working in home care, community-based programs (PACE, adult day services), hospitals, or long-term care facilities are all eligible.
STANDARD PRICING
$2,000 — Includes 10 learning online modules, up to 3 coaching calls, access to program manual, education binder, forms, and worksheets binder.*
PhD, FGSA, FAAN
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PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
*Costs vary based on country, number of individuals trained from an agency/clinical setting, and student status. If you are an agency, health care organization, group, student, or living in a country other than the U.S., then please contact us for more information and group rates.
ABOUT COPE
The COPE Program is an evidence-based program that has been tested in several randomized trials. It's designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of both the person living with dementia and their caregiver. It does so by supporting a person’s capabilities and engagement in daily activities through reducing environmental stressors and enhancing caregiver knowledge and skills for managing daily care challenges. COPE helps to realign caregiver understandings and expectations and environmental demands with the changing capacities of the person living with dementia.
Through its innovative assessment and learning-through-doing approach to providing education and specific skills, COPE helps families manage common clinical symptoms of dementia including functional dependencies, dementia-related behavioral and psychological symptoms, and caregiver-centered concerns including distress need for respite and understanding of the disease process.
COPE is most effective for people living at home with dementia of any etiology, who have a caregiver living with them or nearby, and who are experiencing deteriorating quality of life and/or distress.
WHY COPE IS IMPORTANT
- Assesses the abilities and interests of people living with dementia, identifies caregiver challenges, and provides disease education, skills in managing dementia care, referrals and linkages, social support, and more
- Results in improved caregiver confidence, home safety, and decreased functional dependence and behavioral challenges
- Identifies medical concerns that may be un-detected but can be managed
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Occupational Therapists (OTs), Nurses and other healthcare professionals who work closely with OTs, and Nurses working in home care, community-based programs (PACE, adult day services), hospitals, or long-term care facilities are all eligible.
STANDARD PRICING
$2,000 — Includes 10 learning online modules, up to 3 coaching calls, access to program manual, education binder, forms and worksheets binder, and a two-year licensing agreement.*
Dean and Distinguished Professor
What Our Clients Say
Daughter, Home Setting
Daughter, Home Setting
"That (cooking activity) is still one thing my dad asks to help with every day. I'm still using the breathing and imagery – your help has meant such an improvement in our quality of life."
Son, Home Setting
What Our Clients Say
Daughter, Home Setting
Daughter, Home Setting
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