Module 1
Understanding the Different Types of Dementia and Best Approaches
60 Minutes
Anyone living with and/or caring for a person with dementia needs an understanding of the disease process and how it impacts the person in order to assist, care for, and/or provide a positive environment sensitive to that person’s specific needs. Having a toolbox of knowledge, tips and techniques enables everyone living with dementia (family / caregivers / individuals themselves) have more positive outcomes along the dementia journey.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, 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.
Presented by:
- Joan F. Wright, CDP, CADDCT, Dementia Care Specialty Program Director
NVNA and Hospice
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Module 2
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: Effective Communication Strategies
60 Minutes
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate. Communicating with a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, and their caregivers requires patience, and understanding. At the end of the session, learners will have an improved understanding of the different stages of Alzheimer’s disease and how this affects the person’s ability to communicate.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify the different stages of Alzheimer’s disease
- Identify communication changes that occur in each stage of Alzheimer’s disease
- Establish strategies for effectively communicating with people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia
Presenter
- Jennifer M. Hoadley, Regional Manager of Southeastern Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/ New Hampshire Chapters
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Module 3
Behaviors: The Good, Bad, and How to Support Creative Interventions
60 Minutes
This session will discuss non-pharmacological approaches in supporting individuals who exhibit behaviors that present as need or distress. How caregivers can support the challenges of two common transitions: a residential move and the introduction of caregivers is reviewed. A behavior map, which will give a step by step intervention plan, will be introduced,
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.
- Describe 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