Achieving Functional Progression in Dementia Care

The increasing frequency of dementia diagnosis throughout the US make it vital for healthcare practitioners, administrators and family members to be thoroughly informed of their patient's and loved ones needs in order to sustain quality of life throughout the dementia process. Current research is making incredible gains to promote quality of care and quality of life for those working with and diagnosed with dementia respectively. By applying this evidence base to ourcare not only will we be able to enhance the effectiveness of our care of this population, but we will have the strength of the evidence base in our documentation and outcomes.

This one-day innovative workshop will bridge the medical complexities facing this multifaceted diagnosis and the necessary functional applications to allow your patients to thrive in their symptom management. Participants will feel confident approaching dementia care from multiple angles, facilitating a thorough understanding of team approaches andpatient needs. Immediately implement what you learn in the workshop and feel confident treating your patients going forward. By placing yourself in your patient's shoes you will be able to feel the impacts on their quality of life and potential success as you apply immediately topics covered in the course.

Highlights

• Learn the neuroplasticity components of a patient with dementia
• Evidence-based care approaches specific to the different types of dementia
• Current evaluation methods that help identify cognitive stages and how to apply findings to treatments and care of patients
• Regain functional abilities that improve the patients quality of life and potential success
• Tools to help caregivers and family members successfully carry over treatment progress
• Hands-on labs simulating the different symptoms and challenges of treating the patient with dementia
• Holistic treatment techniques applicable to each stage of cognitive decline

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists