alzheimer's association board of directors approved a position statement titled challenging behaviors which discusses the treatment of behavioral and psychotic symptoms of dementia, otherwise known as bp s. d. i have included "handcuffed" and the board statement with my written testimonies. the alzheimer's association strongly believe one mechanism for reducing care transition and improving overall care for residents in long-term care is to raise the level of expertise of facility staff through training and education. the alzheimer's association has developed to dementia care training programs, specifically for staff, the classroom-based foundation of dementia care, and the online cares program. both of these training programs have been identified by cms as option for nursing facilities to satisfy the requirements of section 6121 of the affordable care act, which calls for dementia care training for certified nurse aid, working in nursing homes. the cares program has a new module, dementia related behavior, that focuses on nonfarm is a logical strategies for reducing or eliminating challenging behaviors. local alzheimer's association chapters across the country are excellent resources f