Positive Approach to Dementia Care: Seeing It From The Other Side
DESCRIPTION
Teepa Snow is an Occupational Therapist and well-known dementia expert who has developed many training materials which focus on describing the various forms of dementia, identifying the dynamics of brain failure on day-to-day function, and teaching practical techniques to interact more effectively with those who have dementia. This session is a hands-on look at her new series called, "Seeing It From The Other Side." It focuses on describing the typical changes in the aging brain and then contrasts it with the changes when any form of dementia is present. Then it provides some practical techniques for interacting more effectively despite these changes.
OBJECTIVES
* Compare and contrast "normal" aging versus "not normal" aging related to various cognitive functions
* Describe the five sensory input and processing systems, highlighting the dominant role of vision, and demonstrate the changing role of the senses as dementia progresses
* Describe the "Gems Classification System" to help determine an individual's changing abilities and the level of interaction that best meets those abilities
* Develop and practice the interactive techniques of "Positive Physical Approach" and "Hand Under Hand Assistance" as they relate to assisting someone with dementia in day-to-day functions
Presenter: Paula Taliaferro, MGS, LSW
Paula works part-time at the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging as an Outreach and Educational Specialist. She has presented over 650 workshops in the last decade. Paula holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology from Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University and a License in Social Work in the State of Ohio. She is a PAC Approved Trainer under Teepa Snow's Positive Approach Certification. She is a developer of the "Aging in Ohio" course which is required of many professionals who work with older adults. In addition, she is one of two developers of the "Fundamentals of Guardianship" course sponsored by the Ohio Supreme Court's Judicial College.
Views and written materials presented during this seminar are those of the individual presenter and do not necessarily represent the official views and/or opinions of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Approved by the CSWMFTB (MCST091715) for Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists continuing education for 4 CEUs. Nurses may use continuing education credits approved by the CSWMFTB for social workers to meet their CNE requirement. BELTSS approved (232-C-17).
REGISTRATION AND REFUNDS
The deadline for registration is September 14, 2017. Registration is not complete without payment or invoice information. Late registrations are accepted if space is available and will include a $10 late fee. A refund will be made ONLY for cancellations received five business days prior to the training. If cancellation is received less than five business days prior to the training, a credit can be issued for use at another training within the year. If notice of cancellation is not received before the date of the training, no refund will be issued. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be charged the full registration fee.