Dementia Communication Strategies for Teaching the Caregiver

Course overview

Over half of the population 65+ years of age will have symptoms of Alzheimers Disease by 2050. A staggering and sobering figure! When faced with the question of who is going to care for these patients, the finger ultimately points to the family. Families struggle due to their inadequate understanding of the world of dementia. As service delivery of therapy shifts from the patient to family, the clinician needs to know how to teach and document the necessary Communication Strategies required for skilled intervention. This course teaches top evidence-based communication strategies with step-by-step directions, dozens of real life examples, and hands-on demonstrations. Clinicians will gain the confidence and skills to teach the family and caregivers; to teach those who are ultimately responsible for the patient.