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Building Relationships Beyond The Diagnosis: Words And Actions Matter In Caring For Those Living With Dementia
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #7120Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course focuses on building relationships with those living with dementia and understanding how when we make small shifts through effective communication techniques, we can promote positive interactions. The course provides emphasis on research to support utilizing skills and appropriate words and actions to enhance one’s quality of life and designed for an interprofessional audience.

Effective Partnering In Dementia Care: Reframing Behaviors
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #7121Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course re-evaluates the common perception of “challenging behaviors” in those living with dementia by exploring root causes through a compassionate and an investigative lens. Participants will learn practical strategies and skills to support care provision, strengthen connections, and maximize positive outcomes for ADLs and meaningful occupation. This course is designed for an interprofessional audience.

Understanding And Supporting Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities With Cognitive Decline And Regressive Illness
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW
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Course: #6637Level: Introductory1 Hour
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may exhibit dementia and clinical characteristics that are distinct to cognitive decline as they age across the lifespan. Recognizing and treating cognitive decline in adults with IDD can be challenging given other symptomatology that may exist. This course provides information to equip providers with information to identify the unique characteristics of regressive illness to effectively support the IDD population.

Dining Well With Dementia: This Is A Lot To Swallow!
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #9621Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Dining well with dementia sounds easy, yet it has so many layers. Progressive brain changes associated with dementia, and their impact on one's senses, language, and motor skills are discussed in this course. How these changes affect feeding, swallowing, eating, intake, and nutrition/hydration are described, and practical tools and tips to add to your toolbox are provided.

Rehabilitation Strategies For Persons With Dementia And Neuropsychiatric Conditions: What's The Evidence?
Presented by Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, GCS, NCS
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Course: #6261Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Current rehabilitation approaches for patients with a variety of neuropsychiatric conditions, including dementia, schizophrenia, and functional movement disorders, will be addressed in this course. Evidence-based innovative interventions will target a variety of mobility and AOL limitations to enhance patients' function and overall quality of life and reduce caregiver burden.

Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Overview for Healthcare Professionals
Presented by Megan L. Malone, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #9585Level: Introductory1 Hour
An overview for healthcare professionals about Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders is provided in this course. Characteristics of the dementias, such as symptoms, progression, and how they are diagnosed, are described. Care planning strategies for improving communication with patients and families, understanding and managing behavioral challenges, and promoting independence are also discussed.

Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: An Introduction to Teepa Snow and Positive Approach to Care®
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #6144Level: Intermediate1 Hour
There is so much more to supporting a person living with dementia than just knowing they have the diagnosis. This presentation will introduce you to Teepa Snow, the Positive Approach to Care, and skills to support someone living with dementia to promote quality of care and improved outcomes.

Occupational Therapists Effectively Training Caregivers: Effective Communication And Care For Persons Living With Dementia
Presented by Tammy Jurkins, OTR/L, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP
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Course: #5712Level: Introductory1 Hour
Education to effectively train families and caregivers to communicate with and care for people challenged with dementia will be provided in this course. The focus is on understanding the abilities and challenges of the dementia patient as well as the challenges of the family and caregivers.

Lewy Body Dementia: The Role Of The PT, OT, And SLP In Person-Centered Care
Presented by Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L, Heather J. Cianci, PT, MS, GCS, Heather Hodges, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #5719Level: Advanced4.5 Hours
Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. The complexity of Lewy body dementias (Parkinson’s disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies) and evaluation and intervention approaches for PTs, OTs, and SLPs will be examined in this class. Case studies emphasize opportunities and approaches for interprofessional collaboration to provide comprehensive, person-centered care.

Multisensory Stimulation Rooms for Persons with Dementia: Design on a Dime
Presented by Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS
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Course: #5180Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This session reviews the benefits and limitations of sensory stimulation for persons with dementia and design factors to consider when designing a multi-sensory space. This session will offer a “design on a dime” approach to a sensory room and demonstrates to occupational therapists how they can assist communities in designing a space to impact the quality of life without relying on pharmacology.

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