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SUMMARY:MAC Message:  Effective Dementia Communication for Dispatch
LOCATION:Hybrid Course/Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:MAC Message:  Effective Dementia Communication for Dispatch\n\n06/02/26 07:00 PM EST\n - 06/02/26 07:00 PM EST\Description:\nMost have heard of “TED Talks” which were designed to share innovative ideas using the slogan “Ideas Worth Spreading” with an emphasis on Technology, Entertainment, and Design. MACNLOW will now be offering shorter training sessions (typically 2 hours in length) for public safety professionals called “MAC Messages,” with an emphasis on Mindset, Awareness, and Communication - three fundamentals that drive better decision-making, enhance public safety, and improve performance in every call and every contact. \n\nThis MAC Messsage prepares 911 telecommunicators to safely and effectively handle dementia-related calls. Calls involving dementia—whether from the individual affected or a concerned caregiver—can be especially challenging due to impaired memory, judgment, perception, and communication. Callers may sound confused, repetitive, paranoid, or emotionally overwhelmed. Without proper training, these calls may be misinterpreted, increasing risk for callers and responders. Participants will learn to recognize dementia indicators over the phone, use calm and supportive communication strategies, gather critical information despite confusion, and support distressed family members and caregivers. Through real-world scenarios and dispatcher-focused techniques, this training emphasizes safety, empathy, and accuracy to improve outcomes for everyone involved.\n\nThis is an SNC approved course (MNA2026-6197) that is two hours in length and will run from 3 pm to 5 pm  The cost is $80 per person.  \n \Location:\nHybrid Course/Virtual Classroom\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MAC Message:  Effective Dementia Communication for Dispatch<br /><br />06/02/26 07:00 PM EST - 06/02/26 07:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br />Most have heard of &ldquo;TED Talks&rdquo; which were designed to share innovative ideas using the slogan &ldquo;Ideas Worth Spreading&rdquo; with an emphasis on Technology, Entertainment, and Design.&nbsp;MACNLOW&nbsp;will now be offering shorter training sessions (typically 2 hours in length) for public safety professionals called &ldquo;MAC Messages,&rdquo; with an emphasis on Mindset, Awareness, and Communication - three fundamentals that drive better decision-making, enhance public safety, and improve performance in every call and every contact.&nbsp;<br />
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This MAC Messsage prepares 911 telecommunicators to safely and effectively handle dementia-related calls. Calls involving dementia&mdash;whether from the individual affected or a concerned caregiver&mdash;can be especially challenging due to impaired memory, judgment, perception, and communication. Callers may sound confused, repetitive, paranoid, or emotionally overwhelmed. Without proper training, these calls may be misinterpreted, increasing risk for callers and responders. Participants will learn to recognize dementia indicators over the phone, use calm and supportive communication strategies, gather critical information despite confusion, and support distressed family members and caregivers. Through real-world scenarios and dispatcher-focused techniques, this training emphasizes safety, empathy, and accuracy to improve outcomes for everyone involved.<br />
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This is an SNC approved course (MNA2026-6197) that is two hours in length and will run from 3 pm to 5 pm &nbsp;The cost is $80&nbsp;per person. &nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />Location:<br />Hybrid Course/Virtual Classroom<br /><br />,  
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