Advanced Topics in Dementia for the Rehabilitation Therapist

145 Heisey Road,Annville PA 17003

26 March, 2022

Description

This session will address advanced considerations specific to the PT/PTA or OT/COTA working with a person who has dementia. Lebanon Valley College and Elizabethtown College present:Advanced Topics in Dementia for the Rehabilitation TherapistIn this age of direct access to rehabilitation services, understanding the differential diagnostics for the various sub-types of dementia is critical. It is also key to be able to utilize the tests and measures for assessing cognition and differentiating changes from other pathologies, such as delirium and depression. There is a growing body of evidence that people with dementia and their care partners benefit from healthcare professionals who are well versed in recognizing pain and sleep disturbances that may impact the quality of life. Adapting communication techniques, mitigating fall risk, and promoting the benefits of physical activity/exercise can help someone sustain mobility and function despite the added challenges of dementia. This course will be facilitated by Dr. Cathy Ciolek, President of Living Well with Dementia, LLC. Dr. Ciolek is a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, and a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. Learn more about Dr. Ciolek and Living Well with Dementia here: Living Well with Dementia LLC By attending this seminar the participant will be able to: Differentiate the various forms of dementia and distinguish them from depression and delirium.Assess cognition and evidence-based tests and measuresImplement changes through a verbal and non-verbal approach while working as a care partner with people experiencing dementia as part of a therapy session.Identify tools that can be used to assess and document pain in people with dementiaDescribe the impact of sleep disruption and fragmentation on people with dementiaUtilize fall risk assessment tools valid for people with dementiaRecommend physical activity and exercise programs that meet individual needs for people with dementiaTrain care partners to adapt their communication to optimize the involvement of the person with dementia in ADL/IADL Lebanon Valley College Department of Physical Therapy is a PA and NY approved provider of continuing education credits for physical therapists. Elizabethtown College will sponsor continuing education credits for occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants. Contact : [email protected]