Elderwerks Continuing Education Opportunities

External Professional

Elderwerks Education Team

Communication / Brain Function / Aging well

Don’t Fall Short on Safety In this program a discussion of typical causes of falls in older adults & potential outcomes. Various statistics show as an older adult we need to keep ourselves standing! She will highlight several federal programs for falls and safety. CB16 1.0 Nurses, SW, NHA Fall Prevention: I’m Still Standing Falling is a widespread concern in health care and for those in the community. Join us and learn many ways you can lower your fall risk through understanding risky behaviors. CB17 Effective Communication: Understanding How to Positively Connect with Others Some people are born communicators while others struggle. This program discusses the normal thread of communication, barriers to communication, and challenges when others are difficult to communicate with. Learn how to effectively communicate, making positive connections along the way, and how this may impact your social and business life. CB18 1.0 Nurses, SW, NHA Hospice / Pain Management / Caregiving / Self Care When Dementia Has a Place at Your Holiday Table Whether you are a consumer or educating family members, this is an important topic around the holidays. Discussion on how to prepare ahead of time for the Person Living with Dementia (PLWSD), making the environment safe, and comfortable for that person, and when to start the discussion that “going home for the holidays” is too stressful an event for the PLWD. HP1

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Elderwerks Education Team

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