Author • Gerontologist • Renowned Speaker • Dementia Expert
• Professional Caregiver Trainer • family consultant
INSPIRE, EDUCATE & EMPOWER DeMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Work with dr. Cummings
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Consultation
Families, senior living communities, and other caregiving service providers can benefit greatly from Dr. Cummings’ assessments and advice. She applies medical assessment and gerontological tools to help families better understand the stages and progression of the disease.
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Speaking
Dr. Cummings is a highly sought-after speaker for a variety of national, regional and local events. She can serve as a keynote speaker as well as a leader of breakout sessions. Popular keynote topics include “Ethics of Dementia Care,” “Did COVID give me PTSD?” and “Self-Compassion in Dementia Care.”
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Training
Dr. Cummings provides Virtual Dementia Training (seen above) that simulates the effect dementia has on the fives senses. She also offers a wide range of training tailored to all levels of caregiving staff, as well as activity directors and marketing representatives. Training for activity directors includes the development of a multi-tiered 13-month calendar of activities for late-stage residents.
Books By Dr. Tam Cummings
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All You need to know about the 9 common dementias
Untangling Alzheimer’s is an indispensable guide for family members and professional caregivers. It helps caregivers understand causes and behaviors and how to provide better care. Read author bio.
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Professional Caregiver Training
Designed especially for professional caregivers to accompany the Becoming Dementia Aware video training series. It is a complete resource for virtually every aspect of the nine most common forms of dementia.
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Family Caregiver workbook
Designed especially for family caregivers, this book will help you understand the causes and behaviors associated with dementia and offers tips for coping with the stress of providing care.
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A Quick Study on Dementia for Families & Professionals
Designed for both family and professional caregivers, The Itty Bitty Dementia book helps you quickly understand dementia and how to provide better care.
new!
El Libro Pequeño
Sobre La Demencia
I’m thrilled to announce that one of my best-selling books is now available in Spanish, bringing its enlightening and informative content to a wider audience!
Listen as Dr. Tam Cummings Describes the training and Chapter 1
Becoming dementia aware
12 training videos that Meet and exceed federal and state guidelines for dementia training and for continuing education. The training series will also qualify each professional memory support staff member who passes the course as a certified dementia caregiver
The training course comes with 50 Becoming Dementia Aware books, plus 50 certificates and 50 lapel pins. Training videos and books can be branded with your senior living community logos.
