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Dementia Care

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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. DC30 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. DC31 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Communication Techniques in Different Stages of Dementia As a person initially enters the world of dementia, their ways to communicate will change from those who do not live with dementia. However, as a person moves from stage to stage, they will encounter more loss of communication, leading to frustration and anxiety. Learn the changes in the different stages’ dementia and their way of communication and how to change your techniques to meet their needs. DC32 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

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