2011 Dementia Conference

Submitted by Samantha L. Willard on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 11:32am

Jun 10 2011 - 8:00am - 4:15pm

See PDF below for registration information, directions, and CEU information.

Topics to be discussed:

Alzheimer's disease and Dementia and the cognitive and behavior symptoms associated with the disease
Discuss the impact of the disease of caregivers
Discuss how to effectively care for the Alzheimer's or Dementia patient and review practical approaches to those patients
Discuss the process of communication improvement between the caregiver and the person with Dementia
Review the risk factors associated with increased medications in the older adults
Discuss the symptoms associated with adverse reactions to medications in persons with Dementia
Discuss the stages of connection
Discuss the communication techniques when separating the disease from the person
Discuss Methods of caring for the caregiver
Discuss the Phases of Caregiving and specific strategies that support caregiving families
Discuss the emotional journey of Dementia caregiving and the warning signs of caregiver stress
Discuss the needs of caregivers in the community
Identify resources available to caregivers

NRS 868 L
Fee: $59 plus $5 registration fee