Classroom Course » 2016 Spring Alzheimer's Conference - Decatur

Dates & Times:
March 30, Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hosted By:
Continuing Education Institute of Illinois

Registration is Closed

Description:
This inspiring and valuable educational event will offer creative insight, tools and resources to help professionals, paraprofessionals and lay caregivers
feel more empowered in their roles.
Objective:
  • Identify effective communication approaches to important verbal and non-verbal ques for attention.
  • Recognize activities that will enhance or maintain function of persons with Alzheimer’s disease in any setting.
  • Discuss practical evidence-based techniques to increase cognition and social engagement.
  • Outline nutritional considerations and the best methods for addressing food apathy.
  • Describe the ways of integrating humor and laughter to enrich daily life in Alzheimer’s care.
  • Address the legal and financial concerns for persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Intended Audience:

Counselors (Clinical/Professional)

Dental Hygienists

Dietitians/Nutritionists

Marriage and Family Therapists

Massage Therapists

Nurse Practitioners

Nurses (RNs/LPNs)

Nursing Home Administrators

Occupational Therapists and COTAs

Physical Therapists and PTAs

Psychologists

Respiratory Care Therapists

Social Workers

    Others (please inquire)
Venue:
Richland Community College
Schilling Community Education Center
1 College Park
Decatur, Illinois
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Certificates:
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation details
Presenters:
 Melanie Adams 
 Cheri Burcham, MA 
 Sandra Burgener, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN 
 William Gingold, PhD, MHA, CSA, CHE, LP 
 Sheila Greuel, MA 
 Debra Hart, RN, BFA, CLL-E 
 Chuck LaFebvre, JD 
 Max  Zubatsky, PhD, LMFT 
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