Concept 879 Training & Courses
Team training doesn’t have to feel like another
order from management,
it can feel like a gift to your team.
Most trainings get eye rolls. Ours get buy-in.
Why Choose Co879 TRAININGS
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Built from lived experience - not theory
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Practical, engaging, and easy to implement
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Designed for real senior living teams & senior care professionals with relatable examples
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Focused on culture, not compliance
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Builds staff confidence and strengthens resident experiences
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All Concept 879 courses include a Certificate of Completion to recognize professional development hours.
Why We’re Different
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Times have changed, but the way we train staff seems to stay the same.
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These are not clinical or compliance trainings (though those are essential). We focus on what’s often forgotten: WORK CULTURE & CONNECTION-the secret sauce of every successful and thriving community.
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When everyone understands the why behind their work, staff engage more deeply, buy‑in comes naturally, and morale and retention grow.
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Concept 879 delivers live, practical training for today's senior care environment - in person or virtually.
BRING Concept 879 TRAINING
TO YOUR TEAMS
Don’t just take another training-invest in growth that transforms how your team connects, leads, and delivers care. Our courses build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare individuals for advancement while improving workplace culture and performance from day one.
ur sessions aren't just about sitting through another presentation. They're built for interaction, questions, discussion, and real-world application. Participants can ask follow-up questions, share experiences, and connect what they're learning to the real-world situations they face every day.
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Course & Training Descriptions
Reaching Your Residents Series™
Course 01129
Every Role Matters in Senior Living Turning Everyday Tasks Into Meaningful Resident Connections
This practical, interactive training validates every staff role and shows how everyday tasks can become meaningful resident connections. Instead of simply “being polite,” staff learn strategies to truly engage with residents, creating moments that matter and building relationships that enrich community life.
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Validate every staff role as essential to resident engagement
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Transform routine tasks into opportunities for meaningful connection
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Learn practical strategies to move beyond surface‑level interactions
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Build confidence in creating moments that matter for residents
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Strengthen community culture through authentic staff‑resident relationships
Audience: All team members working in senior living communities, including personal care, assisted living, skilled nursing, dining, housekeeping, activities, and administrative staff. Ideal for onboarding, refresher training, or team culture development.
What Teams Are Saying: Pilot groups described this course as “insightful, motivating, and exactly what we needed.”
Reaching Your Residents™ Series Course 00424
Foundations of Senior Living Activities & Enrichment Program Planning Understanding the Why, Science, and Strategy Behind Meaningful Programmin
This course is designed for new and seasoned activity professionals, as well as those seeking to elevate their knowledge or enter the field. This course explains the why, the science, and the how behind building effective, meaningful enrichment programs. Participants will gain practical strategies to design activities that go beyond routine, creating experiences that engage residents, foster connection, and strengthen community culture.
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Understand the principles and science behind effective enrichment programming
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Learn to design programs that are purposeful, engaging, and resident‑centered
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Build confidence in planning activities that meet diverse resident needs
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Strengthen community culture through meaningful, well‑structured programs
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Gain tools to evaluate and adapt programs for lasting impact
Audience: Activity professionals, program planners, and team members involved in resident engagement or enrichment. Ideal for onboarding, skill-building, and leadership development in life enrichment departments.
Reaching Your Residents Series™
Course 00108
Fundamentals of Memory Care Engagement:
Strategies for Meaningful Connection in Dementia Care
This course provides practical tools for real‑world engagement with residents living with dementia. Participants will learn creative methods, and evidence‑based approaches that help Activity Directors and caregivers design meaningful programs, recognize behavioral cues, and connect with residents at every level of ability. Ideal for activity teams, caregivers, and memory-care leaders seeking to build confidence in dementia programming.
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Gain strategies for planning dementia‑specific programs that truly engage
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Apply creative and evidence‑based approaches to daily interactions
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Recognize behavioral cues to better understand resident needs
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Strengthen staff confidence in connecting with residents at all stages of dementia
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Enhance quality of life through purposeful, person‑centered engagement
Audience: Activity professionals, caregivers, and all team members who support residents in memory-care or dementia programs. Ideal for activity planning, staff development, and caregiver training focused on person-centered engagement.
Reaching Your Residents Series™ Course 00805
Using The G.I.V.E Model: Power to Residents, Strength to Communities
This course equips senior living teams with the tools to apply the G.I.V.E. Model — a culture-shift framework that redefines engagement from the inside out. Staff learn how to empower rather than fully control, guiding residents to take the lead through their own strengths and passions. The result is a more confident team with a stronger sense of community ownership-one that communicates effectively, works efficiently, and supports residents with greater purpose. Communities benefit from higher participation and smoother daily operations as residents take active roles in programs and decision-making, while staff gain practical skills that enhance service quality, teamwork, and overall retention.
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Apply the G.I.V.E. Model to everyday programming and interactions.
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Confidently transition from staff-directed to resident-driven engagement.
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Foster resident leadership that energizes the entire community.
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Strengthen team collaboration through shared ownership and trust.
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Build a culture where staff and residents feel equally valued, connected, and empowered.
Audience: Ideal for for anyone in leadership. in activity directors, program coordinators, and senior living leaders seeking to strengthen community culture, enhance staff empowerment, and promote meaningful, sustainable engagement that benefits both residents and teams alike.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON SERVICES
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Program evaluations and improvement planning