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  • R. KELNER
  • J. WITEBSKY
Regular Submission

Dementia: Person Centered Assessments, Communication Strategies and Support for Caregivers (ID 181)

Presenters
  • R. KELNER
  • J. WITEBSKY
Session Description
Learn the 10 warning signs of dementia and how they are different than normal aging changes. Learn how to communicate with someone who has dementia and how to understand what they are communicating. Obtain skills to understand what their behaviors mean and how to alleviate behaviors. Learn skills to help caregivers cope with caregiving and the stressors related to caring for someone with memory loss. Obtain skills to complete Person Centered Assessments with someone living with dementia. Provide resources for clients as to where they can go to get help.
Room
Marquette 4-7
Date
03/21/2019
Time
10:20 AM - 11:50 AM