DEMENTIA IN A NUTSHELL: BACKGROUND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

Course overview

Many people are unacquainted of the benefits of speech therapy for people grappling with Alzheimers disease.Communication function is always affected when an individual has AD. Speech therapists have a primary role in screening, assessment and treatment, but they can also play a critical role in caregiving training and family counseling. This course will equip practitioners with a basic understanding of AD and dementia. This course will also teach strategies to manage behavioral symptoms, increase communicative effectiveness, and improve family interactions. Objective Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Explain how AD differs from normal aging Explain AD behavior management approaches Demonstrate effective interactions with persons with AD Determine how to maximize the person with AD communicative effectiveness Additional Information This course is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level; Professional area) Course Timeline: 5 minutes: Introduction 30 minutes: Normal Decline vs. Pathology 45 minutes: Behavior Management & Dementia 60 minutes: Communication & Dementia 15 minutes: Maximizing success via Family Interaction 25 minutes: Closing and Questions