Non-drug strategies that actually work

Use music, validation, reminiscence, creative arts, pet therapy, tactile tools, and nature exposure to reduce agitation and enhance cooperation—without sacrificing safety or dignity.

Title 22, made practical

Translate §§ 87466, 87468, and 87705 into daily actions: observation notes that matter, honoring personal rights through real choices, and building staff competency with on-the-floor coaching.

Person before task

Ditch “hurry-up” care. Learn fast ways to weave identity, culture, and former roles into ADLs so residents feel seen—and behaviors often de-escalate on their own.

About the course

You’re juggling regulations, staffing, families, and residents who deserve more than “busy work.” This course meets you where you are: short on time, big on responsibility, and determined to deliver care that is both compassionate and compliant. We turn the latest evidence on person-centered, non-pharmacologic dementia care into clear, repeatable routines your team can use today—validation, reminiscence, music, creative arts, nature, sensory tools—woven into ADLs so residents feel safe, known, and engaged. Worried about “one more training,” staff buy-in, or whether this really fits Title 22? We tackle those head-on. Each strategy is mapped to § 87466 Observation, § 87468 Personal Rights, and § 87705 Dementia Training, with practical phrasing for notes and care-plan updates. Scripts, checklists, and printable tools remove guesswork and help you coach the floor—no extra headcount required. By the end, you’ll have: Step-by-step playbooks to de-escalate behaviors without defaulting to meds Care-plan language that reflects choice, dignity, and personhood Quick huddles, documentation tips, and “what to try next” menus your staff will actually use Created by SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting, this course blends real RCFE experience with current research—so it works in survey season and on a hectic Tuesday night shift.

Dr. Anita Semple, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP

Founder & Lead Educator, SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting With over 30 years of hands-on experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and clinical nursing, Dr. Anita Semple brings unmatched expertise to continuing education for residential care professionals in California. She is a board-certified, doctorate-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who has worked across nearly every care setting—including hospitals, home health, skilled nursing, adult residential care, and assisted living. As a former administrator and owner of a 72-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Semple understands not only the clinical demands but also the operational and regulatory challenges administrators and staff face daily. She has also served as the administrator of a large Visiting Nurse Association, gaining insight into home health compliance and management. Today, she continues practicing as a nurse practitioner, providing direct care to adult and geriatric patients in assisted living, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities. Her continuing education courses are built on real-world insight, evidence-based best practices, and deep respect for the professionals working in residential and long-term care. Every course is designed to be practical, compliant with California Title 22 regulations, and truly supportive of the learners who keep our most vulnerable populations safe and well.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 16 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Person Centered Dementia Care

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      Introductions to Person Centered Care: Non pharmacological Approaches

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      Quiz 1

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      Person Centered Care: Study Guide

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      Course Overview

  2. 2

    Resident's Rights, Dignity, and Staff Roles

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      Person Centered Dementia Care: Resident's Rights, Dignity, and Staff Roles

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      QUIZ 2

  3. 3

    Sensory-Based Interventions

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      Sensory-Based Interventions

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      QUIZ 3

  4. 4

    Acivity Centered Engagement

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      Activity Centered Engagement

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      QUIZ 4

  5. 5

    Course Wrap Up

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      Course Completion and Next Steps

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      Course Feedback

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      Final Exam Person Centered Dementia Care

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    References and Resources

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      References

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      Person-Centered Care Quick Reference Sheet

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      10-Minute Meaningful Engagement Ideas

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