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Rehabilitation for Persons with Dementia: Maximizing Our Impact
GREAT Seminars and Books
Format(s): Live Seminars
Discipline(s): Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours: 20
Registration Fee: $545.00
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.
Feedback From Past Course Participants
“Susan is an excellent teacher… She knows her
material well.”
“Practical information, can easily be used in any
setting.”
“Course provided useful information for myself, my family and caregivers.”
“Susan is very giving, caring and passionate.”
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