Dementia Across the Spectrum

Seminar eLearning DVD-ROM Audio CD

Program Category: Continuing Education Course

Areas of Practice: Administration Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Cardiology Certifications Critical Care Emergency Gastroenterology Med-Surg Neurology Nursing Legalities Orthopedic Pediatrics Pre, Peri, Post-Op Care Progressive Care/Stepdown Pulmonary Rehab Staff Development Women's Health/Perinatal Other

Course Description

This course is designed to update healthcare practitioners who care for patients with cognitive impairments. Areas that will be covered include pathophysiology, pharmacologic strategies, behavior and cognitive therapies and end-of-life care.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

Recognize individuals with different types of cognitive impairments.
Identify pharmacologic interventions, including benefits and risks, of common medications used in the cognitively impaired individual.
Formulate a behavior management plan for a cognitively impaired person.
Identify the common pathways to death and management strategies for cognitively impaired individuals with advanced disease.

Agenda

Sign-in begins at 7:30 am. The day includes a one-hour lunch (on your own), as well as a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each. The order of lectures presented and break times may vary according to speaker preference.

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Overview of Dementia
Types | Pathophysiology | Treatment Strategies
Pharmacologic Approach to Dementia
Geriatric Pharmacology Principles | Interactions and Side Effects
Family Dynamics
Communication Strategies | Caregiver Stress
Behavioral Approach to Dementia
Disturbing Behaviors vs. Disturbed Behaviors | Staging Recommendations
Dying with Dementia
Common Causes | Terminal Anorexia and Dehydration | Comfort Measures

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