Latasha Ellis – Challenging Geriatric Behaviors

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• [Instant Download] – Immediately deliver the download link after receiving the payment Purchase Latasha Ellis - Challenging Geriatric Behaviors courses at here with PRICE $219.99 $41 Faculty:Latasha EllisDuration:Full DayFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Sep 14, 2016 Description Webcast Manual (0.84 MB) 45 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA Credit - SELF STUDY ONLY - 09/14/16 (0.03 MB) Available after Purchase ASHA Participant Form - SELF STUDY ONLY - 09/14/16 (1.54 MB) Available after Purchase Outline Identifying BaselineObjective MeasurementsRisk Factors for Escalation of Challenging BehaviorsInfluence of Gender, Cultural and Societal FactorsEnvironmental and Interactional ConsiderationsLifelong Patterns and PreferencesDifferentiating Among Dementia, Delirium, and DepressionDiagnostic CriteriaSigns/SymptomsManagementAlzheimer’s Disease: Assessment and ManagementVarious Types of DementiaProgression and Stages: RetrogenesisPharmacological Treatment OptionsProblems Commonly Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease: Difficult Communication, Hallucinations, Resistance/Aggression, Wandering, Sundowning, MalnutritionInterventions to Provide a Positive ExperienceDifficult Communications and HallucinationsContributing FactorsVerbal and Non-verbal TechniquesTherapeutic Use of SelfReorientation, ReminiscenceValidationProblem SolvingEntering Their RealityResistance to CareRoutine Hygiene NeedsReasons for ResistanceSuccessful TechniquesPhysically Aggressive BehaviorsReverse Developmental BehaviorBehaviors as a Way to CommunicateIdentify the Problem/TriggerEnvironmental and Interactional FactorsCauses of EscalationWandering and SundowningContributing FactorsAssessmentExercise and ActivityEnvironmental ManagementInteractional ManagementFood and Fluid Deficit/MalnutritionReasons Why They May Not EatWays to Promote Nutritional IntakeTips for Persons Who Need Feeding AssistanceThe Eating EnvironmentEnd of LifeThe Family Caregiver as Part of the TeamFamily Dynamics: Role ChangeEmotions Expressed During Caregiving: Positive and NegativePositive Communication Among Staff, Family, and Older AdultAssisting the Caregiver to Meet the Needs of the Care RecipientHelpful ResourcesWays to Help Reduce Stress for the Caregiver Faculty Latasha Ellis, MSW, LCSW Related seminars and products: 2 Latasha Ellis, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and consultant, having served patients across diverse clinical settings, including: community mental health clinics, inpatient and outpatient medical facilities, the state of MD Department of Corrections, and the VA School for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-disabled.

• She is presently the owner and CEO of AHSAT Counseling and Consulting, PLLC.Through her current private practice, Latasha works closely with area hospitals for the provision of psychological services to cardiac, pulmonary, and oncology patients.

• She is also a certified clinical supervisor with the National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina Chapter.In addition to her clinical experience, Latasha provides trainings throughout the country drawing from her expertise on challenging behaviors and enjoys delivering corporate workshops/ seminars on a variety of topics pertinent to workplace challenges as well.

• She is a certified trainer of Managing Aggressive Behaviors (MAB), through The University of Oklahoma OUTREACH; a program that emphasizes prevention, non-physical intervention strategies, and non-pain producing physical intervention techniques.Latasha’s passion for the field of mental health and behavior management is exemplified by her role as Field Instructor for various universities.

• She has trained students at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, University of North Dakota, Old Dominion University, and Norfolk State University.Latasha holds a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) degree from Morgan State University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore.