Books, programs, & training in elder care, dementia care, long-term care, culture change, and more!
Health Professions Press publishes high-quality, evidence-based resources of lasting value for health care professionals, researchers, students, and families. Recognized particularly for its titles in Alzheimer’s care, HPP has been dedicated since 1989 to advancing physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual health. Our award-winning books and other media span the fields of aging, long-term
03/10/2025
Registration deadline TOMORROW for the April Best Friends Virtual Master Training! Join us to get certified in this acclaimed approach to dementia care, and gain the knowledge and tools to teach your care team how to implement person-centered care at your community.
https://bestfriends.healthpropress.com/training_programs/apr-15-17-2025-virtual-master-training-institute/
03/05/2025
Registration deadline TOMORROW for the March 13th Best Friends approach to dementia care introductory training. Learn how you can make people with dementia feel safe, secure, and valued by following this acclaimed approach to care. An excellent training for anyone new to dementia care or new to Best Friends! https://bestfriends.healthpropress.com/training_programs/mar-13-2025-intro-to-best-friends-virtual-training/
11/13/2024
The second edition of the bestselling staff training book is NOW AVAILABLE in print and wherever you get your e-books! https://www.healthpropress.com/product/best-friends-staff-second-edition
10/01/2024
Last chance! Registration deadline is TODAY for the October 8th Best Friends Introductory Training! This 2-hour virtual course will introduce you to the core elements of the life-affirming Best Friends approach. See how activities, mealtimes, and personal care go more smoothly with Best Friends! Register now at https://bestfriends.healthpropress.com/training_programs/oct-8-2024-intro-to-best-friends-virtual-training/
09/30/2024
Registration deadline is TOMORROW for the October 8th Best Friends Introductory Training! This 2-hour virtual course will introduce you to the core elements of the life-affirming Best Friends approach. See how activities, mealtimes, and personal care go more smoothly with Best Friends! Register now at https://bestfriends.healthpropress.com/training_programs/oct-8-2024-intro-to-best-friends-virtual-training/
09/25/2024
We know you’re committed to falls prevention. Use this educational poster to increase staff awareness of simple fall prevention strategies. https://blog.healthpropress.com/2018/02/careing-about-falls-preventing-falls-and-falls-related-injuries-infographic/
09/25/2024
Register for one of our Best Friends trainings in October or November. Introductory courses and Master Trainer certification in this dementia care approach are available! Learn more and register at https://bestfriends.healthpropress.com/
09/23/2024
Exciting News! Our 2025 Catalog is here! Discover the innovative, practical, and evidence-based resources on a variety of topics in aging and elder care and find the support and guidance you need when working with older adults. Whether you're looking for books, programs, toolkits, or training, we've got you covered! Browse online now and discover what’s new! https://www.healthpropress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/HPP-Aging-Elder-Care-2025.pdf?
09/23/2024
It's Falls Prevention Awareness Week! We're highlighting our practical falls prevention resources, including our Essential Falls Management Series. Covering 8 topics, including managing falls in assisted living and adult day centers, plus guides to bed safety, exit alarms, hip protectors, and more. This fully downloadable series includes PowerPoint presentations for targeted staff training, assessment forms, checklists, handouts, and all the tools you need to create a fall prevention program. https://www.healthpropress.com/product/the-essential-falls-management-series
08/06/2024
Do you want to learn how you can make people with dementia feel safe, secure, and valued? Join us on August 14th for an introduction to the Best Friends approach! This two-hour virtual training will get you familiar with this acclaimed relationship-centered approach to dementia care. https://bestfriends.healthpropress.com/training_programs/aug-14-2024-intro-to-best-friends-virtual-training/
07/22/2024
New to dementia care? Join us for one of our August trainings in the Best Friends approach to dementia care! Choose from two options to get an introduction to this acclaimed person-centered approach. https://bestfriends.healthpropress.com/training/introductory-training/
07/10/2024
The early bird countdown begins! Enroll before July 16, 2024, and save an incredible $315 on your registration for the Best Friends™ Virtual Master Training Institute happening from September 24-26, 2024! This three-day training will certify you to train others in this world-renowned dementia care approach. Grab this deal before it's gone! https://bestfriends.healthpropress.com/training_programs/september-2024-bfti/