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• Archive: Faculty:Micheal ShaferDuration:13 HoursFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Aug 27, 2020 Description No matter the discipline, very few providers have received adequate training on safely and effectively meeting the complex mental and behavioral health needs of older adults.Don’t be caught unprepared!Whether you’re a social worker, psychologist, counselor, nurse, OT, PT, SLP, or Long-Term Care professional, this training is exactly what you need to ensure proper care for geriatric patients facing Alzheimer’s, other dementias, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation.
• More than a broad overview, this training will give you specific strategies and interventions tailored to older adults.During this specialized training you’ll receive:Cognitive assessment tools and interpretation tipsPractical solutions to challenging behaviors in dementia patientsDetailed guidance on recognizing the warning signs of suicidal behavior in older adultsAdaptive solutions to treat late life depression, anxiety, trauma and drug useTips and tactics for successfully working with familiesPurchase today and leave feeling prepared and confident in your ability to overcome the most challenging complexities of working with geriatric patients as a Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS)!BECOME CERTIFIED!Completion of this training fulfills the educational requirements should you choose to apply for certification as a Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) – Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/CDCS for answers to frequently asked certification questions.
• Handouts Manual (Black & White Slides) (25.3 MB) 98 Pages Available after Purchase Manual (Color Slides) (22.6 MB) 98 Pages Available after Purchase Outline DAY 1Dementia Differentiation, Diagnosis and PrognosisTypes of dementia and how to differentiate between themPseudo-dementia explanationsMild Neuro-Cognitive DisorderDiagnosis, prognosis, and stagesThe latest preventative treatmentsCognitive Assessment EssentialsMini-Mental State ExaminationSLUMSAdministration and scoringObjective and subjective interpretationChallenging Behavior Toolbox:Trigger Identification, Problem Solving, and Compassionate Intervention StrategiesIndividualizing care - strengths and limitationsPain and pain assessmentTactics for verbal and physical combativenessAgitation - triggers, pain and care planningDelusions and hallucinations -- potential causes and complicationsWandering – redirection techniques to reduce risksTips for working with sundownersSexual expressiveness and interventions for dignityActivities of Daily Living - structure and engagement strategiesVerbal and Non-Verbal Strategies for Communication:Reduce Frustration and Increase Understanding with Dementia PatientsWhen traditional communication is replaced by behaviorsPerson centered: Gathering beliefs and valuesEffective tips for communicating with dementia patientsFind the meaning behind the gestureHow to avoid argumentsWhat questions to ask, and how to ask themMeaningful activities that connectTips and Tactics for Successfully Working with CaregiversFamily dynamicsValidation, empathy and active listeningCaregiver burnout and where to go for helpEnd of life issuesEthical issues and abuseDAY 2How Aging Impacts Mental HealthThe aging brain, body and unique stressors of late lifeSocial systems, stigma and life role transitionsHow medical illness impacts mental healthGeriatric Pharmacology:Essential Considerations for Safety and EffectivenessThe senior metabolism and unique safety concernsCommon side effect of drugs on seniorsInteractive effects to be aware ofLate-Life Depression:Assessment and InterventionsAssessment strategies for late-life depressionThe role of social supportWorking with grief and lossCognitive approaches to focus on today’s problemsAdaptive exercise solutions for the physically challengedSuicide in Older Adults:How to Recognize the Warning Signs and Properly InterveneThe complexity of suicidal behavior in older adultsAssessment and screening toolsTreatment approaches and crisis guidanceAlcohol and Drug Use in the ElderlyUnique vulnerabilities and diagnostic difficultiesAssessment instrumentsMotivational Interviewing and relapse prevention strategiesLate-Life Anxiety:Identification and Treatment Strategies Adapted to Older AdultsRisk factors, stressors and symptomsLoss of social support and fear of being aloneMedical issues and hypochondriaEvidence-based psychological treatmentsTrauma-Informed Treatment of Older AdultsWhat the latest research tells us – and what it doesn’tSpecial considerations when assessing seniors for traumaTrauma and somatic complaintsThe Role of Nutrition in Geriatric Behavioral ProblemsHow vitamin and mineral deficiencies impact behaviorHow the volatility of blood sugar can impact behaviorStrategies for non-compliant eating Faculty Micheal Shafer, Ph.D. Related seminars and products: 1 Micheal Shafer Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of people with dementia.
• Dr. Shafer holds multiple teaching positions in the Michigan State University School of Medicine in the departments Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Radiology.
• Dr. Shafer lectures nationally on a variety of clinical and research issues, and has conducted numerous trainings for physicians about medication utilization and mechanisms of actions, particularly for those used to treat Alzheimer's Disease.