Faculty:Steven AtkinsonDuration:6 Hours 27 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Jun 24, is Archive: 2019 Description Manual - Challenging Geriatric Behaviors (10.4 MB) 35 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA Credit - SELF STUDY ONLY - 06/24/19 (38.5 KB) Available after Purchase Outline Normal Aging, Dementia, Depression or DeliriumNormal aging changes of the mindDepression, dementia, and deliriumAlzheimer’s disease and other dementiasDiagnose, differentiate, and develop a plan of careAlzheimer’s DiseaseStagesAssessmentGetting a diagnosisBehavioral issues of early diagnosisManagement and interventionsPharmacological treatmentsDriving with DementiaDriving safetyLegal issuesAssess driving abilitiesHow to take the keys awayWanderingReasons why cognitively impaired individuals wanderIs wandering a bad thing?Issues to considerManage a wanderer’s behaviorPhysical AggressionIdentify the cause of aggressionLoss of impulse controlRegression of the mind/child-like mindManage the problemInappropriate Sexual BehaviorsNormal sexual drive or inappropriate behaviorCognitively impaired individualsMedication managementEthical considerationsRefusing to Eat/Forgetting to EatReasons why geriatric patients slow or stop eatingNutritional needs in a geriatric patientImprove nutritional statusMalnutrition and dehydrationAlternatives to eatingSleepless NightsSundowning and behavioral problems in the eveningWhy does sundowning occur?Environmental interventions to decrease aggressive behaviorsMedication management when it becomes problematicCaregiver StressPhysical, psychological, and emotional stressIdentify caregiver burnout and ways to helpAssist the caregiverOther IssuesWays to identify potential falls and prevent injuryCauses for orthostatic hypotensionWays to avoid using restraintsCase Studies: Learning from Experience and MistakesHow to manage sundownersStrategies to improve hygieneReassurance and redirection Faculty Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS Related seminars and products: 18 Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine..
Archive: Faculty:Steven AtkinsonDuration:6 Hours 27 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Jun 24, 2019 Description Manual - Challenging Geriatric Behaviors (10.4 MB) 35 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA Credit - SELF STUDY ONLY - 06/24/19 (38.5 KB) Available after Purchase Outline Normal Aging, Dementia, Depression or DeliriumNormal aging changes of the mindDepression, dementia, and deliriumAlzheimer’s disease and other dementiasDiagnose, differentiate, and develop a plan of careAlzheimer’s DiseaseStagesAssessmentGetting a diagnosisBehavioral issues of early diagnosisManagement and interventionsPharmacological treatmentsDriving with DementiaDriving safetyLegal issuesAssess driving abilitiesHow to take the keys awayWanderingReasons why cognitively impaired individuals wanderIs wandering a bad thing?Issues to considerManage a wanderer’s behaviorPhysical AggressionIdentify the cause of aggressionLoss of impulse controlRegression of the mind/child-like mindManage the problemInappropriate Sexual BehaviorsNormal sexual drive or inappropriate behaviorCognitively impaired individualsMedication managementEthical considerationsRefusing to Eat/Forgetting to EatReasons why geriatric patients slow or stop eatingNutritional needs in a geriatric patientImprove nutritional statusMalnutrition and dehydrationAlternatives to eatingSleepless NightsSundowning and behavioral problems in the eveningWhy does sundowning occur?Environmental interventions to decrease aggressive behaviorsMedication management when it becomes problematicCaregiver StressPhysical, psychological, and emotional stressIdentify caregiver burnout and ways to helpAssist the caregiverOther IssuesWays to identify potential falls and prevent injuryCauses for orthostatic hypotensionWays to avoid using restraintsCase Studies: Learning from Experience and MistakesHow to manage sundownersStrategies to improve hygieneReassurance and redirection Faculty Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS Related seminars and products: 18 Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine.
He is practices medicine in the greater Minneapolis area..
He practices medicine in the greater Minneapolis area.
addition is In to his private practice, he has been on the faculty at the University of Utah since 1994 and has been involved in medicine for over 30 years.Steven is the co-founder of Twin Cities Physicians, which serves older adults in nearly all levels of their care..
In addition to his private practice, he has been on the faculty at the University of Utah since 1994 and has been involved in medicine for over 30 years.Steven is the co-founder of Twin Cities Physicians, which serves older adults in nearly all levels of their care.
He is has presented nationally for over 15 years, primarily speaking about geriatric-related syndromes.Steven is the author of Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principles of Practice & Clinical Recommendations, Second Edition (PESI, 2016) and also sits on several boards whose purpose is to elevate the level of care in medicine for the patients they serve..
He has presented nationally for over 15 years, primarily speaking about geriatric-related syndromes.Steven is the author of Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principles of Practice & Clinical Recommendations, Second Edition (PESI, 2016) and also sits on several boards whose purpose is to elevate the level of care in medicine for the patients they serve.
Steven is has been described as a “dynamic” educator and one of the most engaging presenters around. Don’t miss him!.
Steven has been described as a “dynamic” educator and one of the most engaging presenters around. Don’t miss him!
Speaker Disclosures:Financial: is Steven Atkinson is the founder and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians; and owner of Mindful Geriatrics, LLC..
Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Steven Atkinson is the founder and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians; and owner of Mindful Geriatrics, LLC.
He is is an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Utah..
He is an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Utah.
Mr. Atkinson is receives royalties as an author for PESI Publishing and Media..
Mr. Atkinson receives royalties as an author for PESI Publishing and Media.
He is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Steven Atkinson has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose..
He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Steven Atkinson has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.