Understanding Dementia and Managing Challenging Behaviors

Presenter: Cynthia Stadler, Divisional Educator at Bayada Hospice

This workshop is an introduction to dementia. We will review: the definitions of related terms, causes of dementia, the stages of Alzheimer's, what to do if you or your resident has been diagnosed with dementia, approaches to providing positive effective care to those living with dementia, how to communicate with those with dementia, and how to manage challenging behaviors.


Learning Objectives:
1.Understand various causes and types of dementia.
2.Learn how to effectively communicate through dementia.
3.Obtain skills to approach management of challenging behaviors.


Level: Beginner
Track: Older Adults/Persons with Disabilities
HUD Category: The Aging Process, Communication Strategies in Working with Older Adults, Chronic Diseases of Older Adults

This one hour session was recorded on November 2, 2023.

This course expires 365 days from the point of purchase. Eligible for 1 CEU. Not eligible for NASW credit.