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Beyond The Medical Model: A Resident Centered Approach To Dementia Care This two day workshop will provide participants with "best practice" information concerning the physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of individuals with dementia. The course will also provide participants with skills and abilities which can be immediately applied to practice to enhance the care of individuals with dementia. What Participants Will Gain From This Workshop: Increased understanding of dementia and related disorders. Improved communication skills. Techniques to decrease resistance to care. Ideas and strategies for environmental adaptations. Creative approaches to meet the nutrition/hydration needs of residents with dementia. Ability to immediately implement effective behavior management techniques. Increased understanding of issues surrounding resident sexuality and pursuit of intimacy. Increased awareness of current federal and state survey expectations. Comments From Past Participants: "I loved the suggestions for effectively working with residents who are resistant to care.  I can't wait to share them with the rest of the IDT team!" "Full of practical recommendations based on solid professional experience."

Beyond The Medical Model: A Resident Centered Approach To Dementia Care And Behavior Management   PRESENTED BY: KEITH S. SAVELL, Ph.D., CTRS Geriatric Healthcare Consultants, LLC   Best practice series   Geriatric Healthcare Consultants, LLC

Day One NEUROANATOMY/NEUROPHYSIOLOGY/ NEUROCHEMISTRY OF DEMENTIA Understanding Dementia Differentiating Between Chronic(Irreversible) Dementia and Acute (Reversible) Delirium THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSESSMENT Pre-Admission Screening Assessment Communication COMMUNICATION Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Enhanced Listening Skills Validation · Empathetic Listening BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Understanding Behaviors Becoming a Detective The A-B-C's of the Behavior Management Process Antecedent Behavior Monitoring SEXUALITY In Pursuit of Intimacy Intent: Differentiating Between Consentual and Predatory Behaviors Barriers to Intimacy:       Staff Attitudes, Privacy, Resources Supporting Expressions of Intimacy Management of Overt Hyper-sexuality

Day Two PROSTHETIC ENVIRONMENT Social Space Dining Space Walking areas Floor Artwork Light Levels Glare Noise/Environmental Distraction Environmental Modifications ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING Dignity Reduce Resistance to Care Task Segmentation/Outcome Orientation Cueing Dressing Grooming Showering Toileting Sleep NUTRITION Understanding Meal-Time Behaviors Concentration/Attention Span Environmental Adaptations Creative Approaches to Food Service Delivery Win-Win Mealtime Solutions "Dr. Savell has an incredible amount of knowledge and practical experience to share. He presents a balance of theory and practice in an informative and energizing manner. I can't wait to attend his next workshop!"