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Oklahoma Dementia Care Network (OkDCN)

Oklahoma Dementia Care Network (OkDCN)

The Oklahoma Dementia Care Network (OkDCN) is a collaborative statewide program to improve the care and health outcomes of older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their family and friend caregivers. Our mission is to enhance the care and support for the growing number of Oklahomans affected by all types of dementia.

Our Goals Are To:

  • Promote a statewide network of organizations and people dedicated to improving the care of persons living with dementia and their caregivers
  • Train primary care providers to assess and address the needs of older adults with dementia
  • Transform primary care and long-term care settings to be age-friendly and dementia-friendly
  • Deliver community-based education and training to improve dementia care and support

See below for the many ways OkDCN can help support professional and family caregivers.

    Dementia Friendly First Responder Training

    This FREE comprehensive training program is designed for first responders (paid & volunteer services) who frequently encounter individuals living with dementia. Our goal is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to provide compassionate, effective, and informed assistance.

    Two trainings are available:

    • April 30: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
    • May 2: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Location: Tri County Tech,
    • 6101 Nowata Road, Bartlesville, OK 74006
    • Contact: okdcn@ouhsc.edu

    Register Here

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    Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model

    GUIDE provides training and resources to caregivers to help them manage the challenges of caregiving to ensure that people with dementia receive comprehensive care.


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    OkDCN Class Calendar

    Check out FREE OkDCN classes for family caregivers and health professionals.


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    Project ECHO

    The OkDCN ECHO projects are a collaborative model of virtual education programming for professional and family caregivers, especially in rural and tribal communities, to provide speciality geriatric care to more people, right where they live.


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    Education & Resources

    As a health professional caring for people who live with dementia, you can provide the best possible care by keeping your knowledge and skills up to date. Take advantage of the many types of educational opportunities and resources offered by OkDCN.


    Health Provider Resources Family Caregiver Resources

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    Our Team

    Meet the OkDCN team!


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    OkDCN is housed within the Section of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and is funded by a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant from the Health Resources and Service Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.