Dealing with challenging behaviors when
caring for a person with Dementia is stressful. Gaining education
on how to adjust the environment, respond effectively and compassionately
is imperative for both professionals and family caregivers. This
presentation offers simple, yet often unknown information and approaches.
You will enjoy the lighthearted stories, mixed with role-playing,
experiential activities and handouts.
- Learn how to enhance
your connection with a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and decrease
your stress
- Learn ways to adjust the environment and decrease
adverse behaviors and enhance safety
- Assess behaviors using a simple ABC
technique
- Learn effective communication skills and techniques
approaches that work for people with Dementia.
Addresses:
Agitation
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Bathing and hygiene dilemmas
Wandering or walking
Depression
Sexual inappropriateness
Ideal for staff training or group training.
Available as a breakout session, half day, or full day workshop.
Handouts and hands-on learning environment.
Customized to your organizations needs.
