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Roy D. Steinberg, Steven Atkinson – Effective Interventions for Geriatric Patients
Everybody ages…but there is no “one size fits all” You never know what your elderly patient might experience. That’s why it’s important that EVERY healthcare professional know how to address the unique concerns of the older adults under our care.
Geriatrics can be a complex field. However, there are few opportunities to learn. for This specialized population. This online course is a joint effort by two internationally recognized geriatric experts.-By-Step-by step guidance for caring for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Aggression, Depression and so many more.
This is a high level-energy course is filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussions, evaluation strategies, and interventions to leave you feeling confident in your ability to intervene with Alzheimer’s and various other dementias that affect your patients.
Your geriatric patients have made countless memories and they aren’t done yet… enroll in this course today to get innovative and practical intervention strategies you can use immediately to improve your patients’ quality of life!
Mental Health Evaluation
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Alcohol Abuse
Cognitive Disorder “Forgetfulness”
- Transient Cognitive Decline
- Pre-cursor to dementia
- Mild Neuro-Cognitive Disorder
Diagnostics for Dementing Conditions
- Alzheimer’s
- Vascular
- Parkinson’s
- Lewy Body
- Frontotemporal
- Reversible Conditions
Cognitive Assessment Tools
- Mini-Mental State Examination
- SLUMS
- Clinical applications
- Administration and scoring
- Objective and subjective interpretation
- The therapy modalities
Differentiate Dementia from Depression
- Clinical indicators for anxiety and depression
- Practical application
Psychopharmacology
- Early and mid-stage Alzheimer’s – Acetylcholinesterace Inhibitors
- Mid- and late-stage Alzheimer’s – Neurotransmitter Glutamate
- Alternate interventions
Behavioral Interventions
- Intervention strategies for Depression, low appetite, verbal and/or physical combativeness, refusing ADL Care
- Strategies for Coping mechanisms for The caregiver and the clinician
Working with Caregivers at Home & Ethics
- Caregiver guilt
- Depression
- Client accountability
- Reporting abuse
- Power of Attorney
- Documentation
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Normal Aging, Depression, and Delirium
- Normal aging changes in the mind
- Depression, dementia, and Delirium
- Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Diagnose, differentiate, then develop a care plan
Alzheimer’s Disease
- Stages
- Assessment
- A diagnosis
- Early diagnosis: Behavioral issues
- Management and interventions
- Pharmacological treatments
Driving with dementia
- Safety driving
- Legal issues
- Assess your driving skills
- How to take the keys from you
Wandering
- Reasons cognitively impaired people wander
- Is it a bad thing to wander?
- Consider these issues
- Manage a wanderer’s behavior
Physical Aggression
- Identify the root cause of aggression
- Loss of impulse control
- Regression of the mind/child-Like mind
- Solve the problem
Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
- Normal sexual drive, or inappropriate behavior
- Individuals with cognitive impairment
- Medication management
- Ethical considerations
Refusing to eat/Forgetting To Eat
- Geriatric patients may stop eating or slow down for these reasons
- Geriatric patients have different nutritional needs
- Improve your overall health
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Alternatives to eating
Sleepless Nights
- Sundowning and behavioral problems at night
- Why does sundowning occur at night?
- Interventions to decrease aggressive behavior
- When it becomes difficult to manage medication
Stress for caregivers
- Stress can be physical, psychological, or emotional.
- How to help caregiver burnout
- Assist the caregiver
Other Issues
- How to spot potential falls and prevent injury
- Causes for Orthostatic hypotension
- There are ways to avoid using restraints
Plus, if you register today, you’ll get this bonus:
Roy D. Steinberg, Ph.D., a gero-psychologist with over 22 years of experience, concentrates his work on diagnosing and facilitating treatment of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. He has lectured nationally on the assessment and treatment of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, and on increasing attention on caring for caregivers. Dr. Steinberg is the author of Forgetting the Memories: A Caregiver’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s Disease a guide for caregivers that draws upon his profound knowledge of the disease, its manifestations and treatment, and his great love and tenderness as the son of an Alzheimer’s patient.
Dr. Steinberg is a private practitioner in Los Angeles dedicated to the care of older adults and their caregivers. He offers evaluation, consultation, as well as psychotherapeutic services to seniors in assisted living and nursing homes. Dr. Steinberg offers outpatient consultation, educational and counseling services to older adults and their caregivers to help them cope with dementia.
Dr. Steinberg is licensed to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. He received his PhD at Berkeley’s California School of Professional Psychology. He has been featured on television, radio, print, and other media outlets.
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, Board Certified Physician Assistant, specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine. His clinical experience is extensive. He has been honored with a number of awards. for His caring and dedicated service to the community he serves.
He is often asked to manage the most complex patients with dementia.-Families can gain insight into the disease process and learn about related behaviors. One of his greatest talents is teaching staff how to manage patient behaviors.-pharmacologically. Steven Sits on the Board of a national hospice organization, which is responsible for the “whole” Care of terminally ill patients. He does this to help families understand the palliative care hospice can offer a patient.
Recent developments have seen Steven The University of Colorado asked him to direct a fellowship in Geriatrics. He has also spoken at the prestigious and “invitation-only” Denver Pathological Society. He also continues his involvement as a University of Utah professor.
He is a published author, and speaks to local families and facilities looking for guidance on managing behavioral issues. He has been speaking nationally and internationally since 2003 to share his expertise in the areas dementia, behavior, and pharmacycology.-These are related topics. Steven It has been described as “a” “dynamic” A highly engaging presenter and educator.
Learning that fits YOUR Schedule
You can complete your CE tests online once you have completed each module. You will also get instant access to your CE certificates. Earn up to 15.7 CE Hours
Here’s What You Will Get in Roy D. Steinberg, Steven Atkinson – Effective Interventions for Geriatric Patients
Course Features
- Lecture 1
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 119
- Assessments Yes
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- Lifetime
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