Second Wind Dreams® furthers its commitment to change the perception of aging through the development of the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) Series. The VDT® Series is a scientifically proven method of training created for people caring for those with Dementia, striving to provide better care.
There are approximately 35 million Americans age 65 and older and more than 5.4 million suffer from Alzheimer's Disease. Dementia is the overriding diagnosis for cognitive impairments - the largest category under Dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease.
The Virtual Dementia Tour® is a scientifically proven method designed to build sensitivity and awareness in individuals caring for those with Dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour® is a Dementia simulation tool kit created for anyone seeking to understand the physical and mental challenges of those with Dementia.
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Learning to create a positive environment for those with Dementia can only come from attempting to walk in their shoes. This valuable, easy to follow experiential kit is designed for individual and family use, both to identify with and understand your loved one’s behaviors and needs.
The VDT® offers hope to caregivers, providing tips and tools necessary to create an environment that supports the disease and lessens confusion.
The VDT®, available in both Group and Individual-Family editions, is a hands-on, experiential tool kit created for anyone seeking to understand the physical and mental challenges of those with Dementia. These unique, interactive products have been proven to improve communication and care.
Proceeds from the purchase of any kits in this series go toward the fulfillment of dreams for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
According to most experts, the increasing numbers of elders with Alzheimer's/Dementia could create the largest crisis in the history of healthcare.
This unique, interactive product has been proven to improve communication and care. In fact, the VDT®-Group Edition has been experienced by more than 180,000 care givers, changing countless lives.
“Working with Cynthia McFadden, who co-anchors Primetime, and witnessing her emotional reaction to the Virtual Dementia Tour® was the experience of a lifetime for me,” said P. K. Beville, creator of the Virtual Dementia Tour. “This dementia simulation program, which is being used by Alzheimer’s caregiver groups all over the country, can be a tremendous help to so many families impacted by this dreaded disease.”
Certified VDT® presenters are available to speak to your organization or convention and to facilitate the tour for your participants. Click here for more information.
Proceeds from the purchase of any kits in this series go to Second Wind Dreams® to be used toward the fulfillment of dreams for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
