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Rehabilitation for Persons with Dementia: Maximizing Our Impact

GREAT Seminars and Books

Objectives

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the incidence, pathology, medical management, and clinical presentation of each type of dementia.
2. Recognize acute disorders of dementia based on clinical presentation, including delirium, depression, and normal pressure hydrocephalus.
3. Differentiate between acute and chronic disorders of dementia.
4. Use specific approach and communication strategies for the different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, dementia with Lewy Bodies, vascular dementia, alcohol related dementia, and others.
5. Use specific, objective, functional tests and measures appropriate for the evaluation of persons with dementia.
6. Develop creative treatment programs for effective treatment of persons with dementia in all settings.
7. Recognize the signs and symptoms of elder abuse
8. Assess for chemical and physical restraints and develop programs to reduce these restraints.
9. Utilize effective documentation strategies for successful reimbursement.
10. Utilize evidence based approaches for evaluation and treatment of persons with dementia, including caregiver training.

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and other Rehab Professionals.

Confirmation Notes

A confirmation letter will be sent at least 1 month prior to the course with local hotels and information upon receipt of your registration form and fee. If you do not receive confirmation 2 weeks prior to class, please call to verify your registration.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
COURSE CANCELLATION: GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks prior to the seminar date. In the event of cancellation of a course only the tuition fee will be refunded in full. GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, lodging, or other related costs.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: All courses are approved for 20 CEUs. A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (2.0 or 20 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
For the latest in CEU approvals, please check the GREAT Seminars web site here.
Your tuition is tax deductible. All expenses of Continuing Education (including registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging) taken to maintain or improve professional skills are tax deductible according to Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Couglin vs. Commissioner, 203 F2d 307.

Agenda

Day 1
7:30-8:00 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:30 am: Introduction and Acute Disorders of Dementia The rapidly growing geriatric population, Incidence of dementia, Delirium, Depression, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
9:30-9:45 am: Break
9:45-12:00 pm: Chronic Disorders of Dementia Alzheimer’s dementia, Dementia with Lewy bodies, Vascular disease, Pick’s Disease, Subcortical Disorders, & other dementias
12:00-1:00 pm: Working Lunch: (on your own) Case Studies-Patient with early Alzheimer’s Disease
1:00-2:45 pm: Communication Strategies for Evaluation & Treatment Verbal and non-verbal communication, Fear, Paranoia, Agitation, Using Life Stories, Patient Dignity, Diversion Techniques
2:45-3:00 pm: Break
3:00-5:30 pm: Evaluation of the Patient with Dementia Approach Strategies, Objective Functional Tests and Measures, Screens
5:30-6:00 pm: Case Study and Group Discussion Rehab Challenges with the person with dementia Bring your diffi cult cases
6:00-6:30 pm: Questions and Answer Session

7:30-8:00 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00-10:30 am: Treatment Strategies and Related Current Research ADL’s, Gait, ROM, Strength, Balance
10:30-10:45 am: Break
10:45-12:30 pm: Treatment Strategies Continued Hip Fractures, Cardiopulmonary Issues, Pain, Nutrition
12:30-1:30 pm: Working Lunch: (on your own) Case Studies-Patient with mixed Vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
1:30-3:00 pm: Treatment Strategies Continued Caregiver Training, FMP, Recreational Activities, Documentation for successful reimbursement
3:00-3:15 pm: Break
3:15-4:00 pm: Caregiver Issues Burn Out, Elder Abuse, Dementia Related Support Groups
4:00-5:30 pm: Restraint Issues with Dementia Chemical, Physical, Restraint reduction programs, Seating and positioning, Contractures
5:30-6:00 pm: Case Study and Group Discussion Creating Innovative Programs
6:00-6:30 pm: Questions and Answer Session

Description

This seminar provides participants with specific evaluation and treatment strategies that are critical to improve outcomes for this challenging and rapidly growing patient population. Included are comprehensive strategies for patients with dementia that address gait disorders, balance and falls, ADL’s, mobility, hip fractures, strength/ROM, common eating and nutritional problems, cardiopulmonary and pain issues, seating and positioning, restraints, management of behavioral problems, sensory stimulation, and innovative dementia programs.
Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of the different types of acute and chronic disorders of dementia with specific communication and approach strategies for success. Recent clinical research is included to provide evidence-based guidance on effective evaluation and treatment strategies. The seminar format includes lecture with discussion and hands on practice of evaluation and treatment strategies. Videos of patients with dementia and case studies are used to facilitate the integration of the strategies covered in this comprehensive course. Documentation strategies for successful reimbursement are included for this patient population that is closely reviewed by intermediaries. Challenges in providing care for patients with dementia will be discussed for all settings with innovative solutions.

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