Also called: Dementia Care Program Director
Leads a specialized unit for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Trains staff on calming a confused resident, designs activities like music and gardening that spark memories, and meets with families about changes in their loved one.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in nursing, social work, or gerontology plus dementia care certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nursing, Gerontology, Social Work.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI sensors can help monitor residents, but calming confused residents and leading caring staff stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Health science CTE, Music or art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9111.
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