( HS Shaw 078950 225) Challenging Geriatric Behaviors: Root Causes and Practical Non-Medication Solutions
Tracking # 20-1338169
Course overview
Behavior challenges are some of the most difficult problems family care partners and professional caregivers face when caring for an aging loved one or a person living with dementia. Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA, will share the root causes of behavior challenges in early, middle, and late-stage dementia, how they vary by dementia type (Alzheimers vascular, Lewy body/Parkinsons, and frontotemporal), a framework to assess, prevent, and manage behaviors, and a number of other non-medication-based strategies that really work!
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Edward Shaw has an employment relationship with New Salem Counseling and receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Edward Shaw is a member of American Counseling Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology.