Elderwerks Continuing Education Opportunities

External Professional

Elderwerks Education Team

Dementia Care

Discuss and overview of middle stage dementia, including a review of cognitive impairments and behaviors as well as psychological symptoms of dementia. We will then focus on issues that are most likely addressed by healthcare professionals such as nonpharmacological strategies and assessments of the older adult living with middle stage dementia for a variety of safety considerations. In this presentation, we will review dementia, and define depression. Learn how they often co-exist. Learn to differentiate between depression dementia and delirium, as well as strategies to work well when the Person you care for is diagnosed with both. DC13 1.0 Nurses, SW, NHA Anxiety and Depression In this program we will review dementia and learn about anxiety. The learner will also learn about the various types of anxiety, symptoms, and treatment. Both can co-exist, so it is important to identify what the person is experiencing and strategies to help them. DC14 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA PTSD, Substance Abuse, and Dementia. This session addresses the conditions of both PTSD and substance abuse, and how the brain’s award system works. As caregivers, learn how to navigate PTSD, Substance abuse and Dementia. DC15 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Mental health and Dementia-When Worlds Collide To effectively help a person living with dementia and a mental illness you need to understand signs and symptoms of both, treatment options and the dynamics of caring for those with a dual diagnosis. DC16 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA DC12 1.0 Nurses, SW, NHA Depression and Dementia

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