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July 2009
Principles in Caregiving
The 'Principles of Caregiving training manuals were created under the guidance of the Arizona Direct Care Workforce Committee (formerly Core Curriculum and Expansion Committee) in response to recommendations from the Citizens Workgroup on the Long Term Care Workforce. The Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter developed the Alzheimer’s module. This module provides information to help improve the quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and to reduce caregiving stress and increase job satisfaction for both professional and volunteer caregivers.

The Alzheimer's Module, along with the complete curriculum, can be found at www.azdirectcare.org/Training_Manuals

This curriculum is a public resource and can be used for self study and in classes.



Welcome to Our New Website!

Thank you for stopping by the website of the Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter's Medical Scientific Advisory Committee. If you are looking for the Desert Southwest Chapter's primary website, featuring the latest in all we are doing in programs, events and advocacy, please visit us at www.alz.org/dsw. Rest assured, we are still providing all of the same wonderful services, as well as some new ones, free of charge (Thank you to all of our generous donors!)..

This new website is dedicated to providing the latest medical information and care support to medical professionals, caregivers and those living with Alzheimer's disease. It is a resource for you to use to stay informed about what is happening in Arizona and Nevada, as well as the whole world.

Please, take a look around and discover all of the information we have assembled to help you. If you find something missing, something that needs to be corrected, or if you love this site, please let me know. Drop me a quick e-mail at deborah.schaus@alz.org.

If you are in need of our Chapter services, please call 1-800-272-3900 at any time. You can also visit our Chapter website by clicking on the Chapter Website banner that is on the right-hand column of every page.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and how we can support you.

Take care and best wishes,

Deborah Schaus
Executive Director
Desert Southwest Chapter



Contact Information


Deborah Schaus
Executive Director
Deborah Schaus

1028 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix AZ 85006
602.528.0545 t
602.528.0546 f

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