06/12/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Teepa Snow event at the Weidner earlier this week! It was great talking with all of you!
Providing effective State approved training opportunities for caregiving professionals throughout Wisconsin.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Wisconsin Caregiver Academy provides training opportunities for caregiving professionals and practitioners throughout Wisconsin. Innovative training initiatives and courses that deliver sustainable results for assisted living facilities include Wisconsin Department of Health Services approved Train-the Trainers, Employee and Task Specific Train-the-Trainers, Continuing Education for Trainers and Online Personal and Professional Development.
06/12/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Teepa Snow event at the Weidner earlier this week! It was great talking with all of you!
Not sure where to start—or what’s next—in your career? We’ve got you covered.
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Final Reminder: On Monday, join expert Sheri Fairman with Current of Care for The FISH Approach to Dementia Care, a model that helps care partners respond with clarity, calm, and connection.
Webinar Details:
📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 10–11 AM
💲 Cost: $25
🔗 Register today: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Augl7/the-fish-approach-to-dementia-care-communication-strategies-with-sheri-fairman-6a1KTS187ydS/overview
05/14/2026
✨ “Everything I need to succeed—clearly delivered.” ✨
Our Administrator Training Course through the Wisconsin Caregiver Academy just wrapped up a fantastic spring session—and once again, it was full. Congratulations to our graduates!!
Participants gained essential knowledge, practical tools, and confidence to lead effectively in their roles. The feedback speaks for itself, and we’re proud to support professionals making a difference every day.
If you missed the spring session, don’t worry—but don’t wait too long either. Fall courses are coming up, and spots fill quickly. https://www.uwgb.edu/wisconsin-caregiver-academy/administrators/administrator-training-course/
Dementia‑related “behaviors” often leave caregivers feeling stuck — but what if we could understand the message behind them?
In one week, join expert Sheri Fairman with Current of Care for The FISH Approach to Dementia Care, a model that helps care partners respond with clarity, calm, and connection.
Webinar Details:
📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 10–11 AM
💲 Cost: $25
🔗 Register today: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Augl7/the-fish-approach-to-dementia-care-communication-strategies-with-sheri-fairman-6a1KTS187ydS/overview
05/04/2026
🚀 May Train‑the‑Trainer Courses | WI State Approved (Virtual & Hybrid)
Ready to become a Wisconsin state‑approved trainer? Join the Wisconsin Caregiver Academy this May and get certified to train caregivers within your organization.
✅ Approved by WI DHS & Training Registry
✅ Live instruction from expert nurses & firefighter/EMTs
✅ Allow you to become eligible to apply with the Community-Based Care and Treatment Training Registry as a trainer of the CBRF state curriculum.
📅 May Course Dates:
• Medication Administration – May 18–20 (2 days online + 1 day in‑person, Milwaukee area)
• First Aid & Choking – May 27 (1‑day online)
• Fire Safety – May 28 (1‑day online)
• Standard Precautions – May 29 (half‑day online)
🔗 Register here: https://www.uwgb.edu/wisconsin-caregiver-academy/trainers/becoming-a-trainer/
05/01/2026
The Fish Approach to Dementia Care: Meet The Presenter: Sheri Fairman, Current of Care LLC
With 15+ years supporting older adults and their care partners, Sheri brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to dementia care.
Her credentials include:
✨ Master's in Social Work
✨ Certified Independent Champion
✨ Teacher & Trainer with Teepa Snow's PAC
✨ Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional
✨ Founder of Dementia Care Solutions & Current of Care, LLC
✨ Developer of The FISH Approach communication model
Learn about The Fish Approach to Dementia Care and how to incorporate it into your work with patients on Monday, May 18 from 10 - 11 a., m. CST.
🔗Learn More and Register:
https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Aug|7/the-fish-approach-to-dementia-care-communication-strategies-with-sheri-fairman-6a1KTS187ydS/overview
UWGB Continuing Education & Workforce Training 2 likes. "Sheri Fairman from Dementia Care Solutions Invites You to a Dementia Webinar"
04/29/2026
One topic that can use more education with caregivers? Men's mental health. Learn more below!
Self‑Paced Course Now Available: Understanding Men’s Mental Health, Healing & Connection
✨ Designed for:
• Men exploring their own mental health
• Partners, employers, counselors, educators & supporters
💡 You’ll Learn:
• Why stigma keeps men silent
• How grief + father wounds impact emotional expression
• Practical tools for healing & connection
• How to better support yourself & the men in your life
Details:
🖥️ Virtual
⏱️ 2 Hours
🎓 0.2 CEUs / 2 CEHs
💲 $59
👤 Instructor: Sinclair Ceasar III — CEO of Sinclairity Consulting LLC, Founder of Healing Fathers, certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and TEDx Speaker!
👉 Start anytime: https://www.uwgb.edu/continuing-education/
What if behavior in dementia isn’t a problem—but communication?
That’s the heart of The FISH Approach, a refreshing and compassionate framework created by dementia care expert Sheri Fairman with Current of Care.
In this upcoming webinar, Sheri will teach how simple shifts in our words, tone, and response can:
🫶 Reduce escalation
🫶 Improve connection
🫶 Honor dignity
🫶 Support well‑being
This training is ideal for:
• Caregivers
• Assisted living staff
• Healthcare providers
• Dementia care partners
🎟 Join us May 18: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Dn6Augl7/the-fish-approach-to-dementia-care-communication-strategies-with-sheri-fairman-6a1KTS187ydS/overview
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