Elderwerks Continuing Education Opportunities

External Professional

Elderwerks Education Team

Dementia Care

Use and Misuse of Psychotropic Medications in Dementia Care This program will discuss what psychotropic medication is, conditions that they trat, and their use in care of a person living with dementia. Discussed will be the prevalence of these medications, black box warnings, side effects and adverse events when using these medications. Learn alternative treatments and OBRA and CMS guidelines. DC28 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Exploring Other Forms of Dementia - Huntington Disease, Creutzfeldt Jakob’s Disease, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Explore other less common forms of Dementia. The program will include diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and caregiver strategies for these three forms of dementia. DC31 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Communication and Being with a Person Living with Dementia In order to communicate with a person living with dementia, it is important to understand the mechanics and the normal flow of communication, and how those changes when a person has dementia. We will discuss unique needs of a PLWD and strategies for communicating more effectively with them. Learn to look for the meaning in their verbal and non-verbal communication. DC32 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Navigating Change: A Guide to Addressing Physical and Cognitive Changes in Our Aging Adults Learn how to identify physical, cognitive, and mental changes in older adults, what’s normal aging vs. concerning symptoms, and how to discuss plans for future needs. DC33 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA

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