MALA, proud to be the leader in education and training for providers across Michigan, is excited to launch Smart HUB 24/7 to centralize all our programming and empower your care community with the most up to date educational solutions. Building on our successful 24/7 online training, MALA Smart HUB 24/7 provides comprehensive care training in one convenient location that is available live at scheduled times and on demand 24/7. Our new training is on point and better than ever!

Training and Education

MALA is celebrating over 50 years of bringing quality education through our Annual Conference and Dementia Summit, live seminars, webinars, and online courses.  Drawing upon the experience and expertise of MALA attorneys, MALA enjoys a longstanding reputation for excellent training related to regulatory compliance and employment law. In recent years, MALA has become a leader in dementia training led by Brenda Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and Erin Wallace, Director of Quality Assurance and Education.

MALA 24/7 Online Training for MALA Members

MALA24/7 continues to serve as a training hub for providers across Michigan.  It provides our members with immediate access to training 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Courses are available on a subscription basis.  A subscription provides unlimited access to a course for an entire year.  This means you pay the same low price no matter how many staff members access the course. Log in now to discover the valuable training available to you and your staff at the click of your mouse. If you are not yet a member of MALA, click here to join.

Supervisor Training Series

Staffing shortages and turnovers have been a challenge in the senior and assisted living field.  To help retain employees and attract new staff — and support them in the process, Michigan Assisted Living Association will be conducting a first line supervisory training series. This series is free to attend.

Webinars

Rediscovering Dementia Series

Join us for ‘Rediscovering Dementia,’ a groundbreaking webinar series led by individuals living with dementia who are set to challenge stigma, debunk myths, and pave the way for hope. Gain unique insights and firsthand perspectives on navigating life with dementia, exploring innovative approaches, and reshaping narratives from those who truly understand.

Five webinars from July 30 – Aug 27 (and available on on-demand replay after). This series is free to attend.

Annual Conference and Dementia Summit

Interested in learning about dementia from real dementia experts? View the following links to experience Doctors with Dementia: Flipping the Script, a group of dedicated retired physicians living with various forms of dementia. Here they provide a series of educational sessions to allow you to enhance your understanding of cognitive impairment, improve communication and care skills, and be part of a collaborative and compassionate approach to supporting persons living with dementia.