Dementia: Behavioral Health Assessments and Interventions

• •Identify data on dementia incidence and prevalence, and examine the underlying neuropathology


• •Describe clinical presentations of the most common dementias, and explore assessment and care for individuals experiencing rare and rapidly progressing dementias


• •Learn valid and reliable clinical tools for assessment of cognition, emotional function, and behavioral issues in dementia


• •Determine strategies to help families understand dementia diagnoses and address common safety issues


• •Recognize warning signs of elder abuse/neglect/undue influence and employ appropriate clinical/ethical/legal responses


• •Identify dementia-specific behavioral assessments and interventions for common behavioral problems in dementia

Promote Healthy Cognitive Aging Across the Lifespan!
Five million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease – and this number increases when other types of dementia are included. The number of individuals with all types of dementia will rise dramatically in the coming decades as baby boomers get older and live longer. Many individuals with dementia experience significant affective and behavioral difficulties that create enormous stress for both families and caregivers. Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. James Beauregard, provides evidencendash;based strategies and tools to address the numerous problems that arise for individuals and their families dealing with dementia. Discover current research on early detection, biomarkers, and neuroimaging technologies, as well as assessment tools and techniques for early identification of dementia. Leave with strategies to address problematic behaviors in dementia, support those newly diagnosed, and coordinate care with other professionals.