Geriatric Education Series
Dementia Care
Module 1
Interprofessional Team Roles and Responsibilities in Providing Person-Centered Dementia Care
June 19, 2019 | 60 minutes
Training for the primary care workforce about dementia, and caring for those affected, is essential. This workshop will focus on the interprofessional team roles in providing person-centered and collaborative care approaches to dementia care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the benefits of having a person centered interprofessional dementia care team.
- Describe the responsibilities of all members of the interprofessional dementia care team.
- Describe how responsibilities may evolve as the disease progresses.
Presenter
- Laurie Mantz, OTR, CDP, CADDCT, CDCM Founder and CEO of Dementia Training for Life, LLC
Accreditation/Designations
a Certificate of Completion is available for those who attend the entire session and complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.
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Module 2
The Role of Acute Care Staff in Emergency Departments and Hospitals for Persons Living with Dementia
11/12/2019 | 60 minutes
This webinar will discuss how to help provide a safe, secure environment for persons living with dementia, recognize and manage common behavioral disturbances within the ED, and identify ways to support successful discharge or transition from the ED.
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Discuss challenges faced by persons living with dementia (PLwD) when they present to emergency departments (EDs).
- Discuss the challenges to ED staff in providing care for PLwD in EDs.
- Identify strategies that will help PLwD to minimize negative events experienced in acute care settings such as EDs and hospitals.
Presenter
- Laurie Mantz, OTR, CDP, CADDCT, CDCM; Founder and CEO of Dementia Training for Life, LLC
Accreditation/Designations
a Certificate of Completion is available for those who attend the entire session and complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.
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Module 3
Recognizing the Role of Diversity in Dementia Care
12/12/2019 | 60 Minutes
This webinar will discuss techniques for effective communication with diverse populations and ways that sex, ethnicity, or race influences the risk of dementia will be identified.
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify ways that sex, ethnicity, or race influences the risk of dementia
- Discuss factors to consider when diagnosing and treating dementia in diverse populations
- Identify barriers to optimal care among various different groups
- Discuss techniques for effective communications with diverse populations
Presenter
- Laurie Mantz, OTR, CDP, CADDCT, CDCM; Founder and CEO of Dementia Training for Life, LLC
Accreditation/Designations
a Certificate of Completion is available for those who attend the entire session and complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.
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Module 4
Understanding the Early Stage of Dementia for an Interprofessional Team
12/19/2019 | 60 Minutes
Training for the primary care workforce about dementia and caring for those affected, is essential. This webinar will discuss the signs and changes in cognitive status of early- stage dementia and describe strategies for managing symptoms.
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe hallmark signs of early-stage dementia.
- List changes in cognitive status that are typical of early-stage dementia.
- Identify common manifestations that arise during early-stage dementia.
- Identify common issues that arise during early-stage dementia.
- Describe general strategies for managing symptoms of dementia.
Presenter
- Marguerite M. McLaughlin, M.S., Senior Program Administrator, Healthcentric Advisors
Accreditation/Designations
a Certificate of Completion is available for those who attend the entire session and complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.
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Module 5*
Behaviors: The Good, Bad, and How to Support Creative Interventions
60 Minutes
This program will discuss non-pharmacological approaches in supporting individuals who exhibit behaviors that manifest as need or distress. We will also be working through how caregivers can support the challenges of two common transitions: a residential move and the introduction of caregivers. A behavior map will also be introduced, which will give a step by step intervention plan.
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify roles that help support and understand the manifestation of need or distress of someone challenged with memory loss.
- Discuss best practices around supporting and intervening challenging behaviors for patients, and caregivers.
Practice how to conduct a behavior intervention process using a team approach map.
Presenter
- Kelly McCarthy, CDP, NHA, BC-DEd; Corporate Director of Memory Care and Resident Engagement, LCB Senior Living
Accreditation/Designations
Continuing education credit/Certificates of Completion are available for those who 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor: This continuing education activity was approved by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA) for 1.0 CEU
- Nursing: This activity has been approved by the Northeast Multistate Division (NEMSD) Approver Unit for 1.0 Contact Hours. Valid through January 10, 2025.
- Social Work: This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island College, School of Social Work, Continuing Education for Social Work for 0.1 credit hour.
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