Behavior = Communication

Presented November 2, 2020

This session reviews behavioral distress for people with dementia (a symptom of the disease)and ways to address behavior using familiar or modified communication interventions.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the possible reasons why decline may occur in someone aging with an IDD
  • Describe what tools may be helpful in determining if dementia is occurring
  • Explain how a family member/caregiver is helpful in providing input to a healthcare provider with dementia care

Presenter

  • Kathy Service RN, MS, FNP-BC, CDDN
    Nurse Practitioner, National Task Group on ID and Dementia Practices

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