R.E.A.C.H. is an acronym both the first responder and care partner can use to maximize safety and promote a peaceful interaction for the person living with dementia.
R.E.A.C.H. is an easy self-paced training module with practical situations that may arise. We use videos that demonstrate helpful approaches using the R.E.A.C.H. acronym to de-escalate a situation involving persons with dementia and their families. We include a wandering scenario and an in-home medical incident that consists of an emergency response team. The videos focus on the care partner and the first responder and detail how to work together to improve the emergency response for individuals with dementia. Our goal is to be proactive rather than reactive and guide a person living with dementia to the best outcomes.
First Responder Dementia Guide
Know How to Respond to Persons Living with Dementia in Emergency Situations
R.E.A.C.H. 1st Responders Care Partners 2024 Training FDOH
FSU R.E.A.C.H. Training Certificate
These videos were created by partnering with Aging Advocate and the FSU College of Medicine REACH Program. Please take a look at the hyperlinks for more information about our program. The First Responders and Care Partner training videos landing page are also directly posted on a YouTube Channel playlist. The landing page has key takeaways, handouts, and other content that can be used in training.