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Rehab Success for Persons with Dementia

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Rehab Success for Persons with Dementia

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Blue Ridge Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Dec 1, 2022 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Contact

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Online Registration is Closed
Walk-ins are welcome!


Are you challenged to achieve rehab goals in persons living with dementia (PlwD)? Learn successful strategies during this in-person, interactive class from a PT who is a dementia expert!

Participants should wear comfortable lab clothes.

While it is hoped that this class will be offered in-person only, if needed for COVID-19 safety, we may have to pivot it to live webinar only.

Snow date (if needed) is Thursday, December 15.

AGENDA
8:00 – 8:30
Registration/check-in (light refreshments provided)

8:30 – 10:00
Course Overview, Pre-test, Introduction to Dementia & Progression and Impact of Brain Changes in Dementia

10:15 - 10:15
Break

10:15 – 11:45
Positive Approach to Care® Skill Lab, Incorporating Knowledge and Skills into Therapy Practice, Q & A & Post-test

11:45
Adjorn


This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number # 2U1QHP28734 Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government. The Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program also provided support for this activity.

CGEC

Audience

Occupational Therapists & Assistants; Physical Therapists & Assistants; Speech-language Pathologists

Objectives

Upon completion of this lecture and lab-based educational activity, participants will be able to:

check Apply insight into the brain changes with dementia that impact sensory input
check Develop skills of approach and interaction to engage PlwD in therapy activities
check Simulate the difficulty in functioning for a PlwD through experiential activities
check Create a new plan of treatment design when working with PlwD

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$75.00

Registration Fee

$90.00

Speakers

Cindy Keehn, PT, DPT

Additional Resources

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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