What is GPA dementia?
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Community is an online course that teaches caregivers how to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill, to behaviours associated with dementia.
What is GPA certified?
GPA Certified Coaches are champions of person-centred care. They are agents of practice change, selected by their organization to coach and support care providers to apply GPA principles and strategies beyond the classroom setting, at the point of care.
How long is gentle persuasive approach valid for?
What is GPA training?
GPA is a 7.5 hour evidence-based training program designed for people who care for older adults with dementia and their challenging responsive behaviours. Learners complete 4 modules that include interactive exercises and gain purposeful knowledge and develop skills that can be used immediately in dementia care.