HUH A20 - Issues in Dementia

Course Description

Explore the journey of memory loss from the disease process to communication techniques and behavioral expression interventions that work and can bring joy to those touched by Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Walk in the world of dementia through the Virtual Dementia Tour, a sensory experience that simulates the symptoms of dementia. Understand components of behaviors as actual expressions used to cope with the disease process, environment, and the world. Find ways to better understand these expressions and work with them to reduce and refocus prior to escalation. The speaker is a certified dementia practitioner and certified virtual dementia tour trainer, which has assisted her in creating an insightful, hands-on training system.