Leigh Odom – Problem-Solving Challenging Behaviors in Dementia: Person-Centered & Non-Pharmacologic Intervention Plans You Can Use the Next day!

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Faculty:: Leigh Odom
Duration:: 6 Hours 10 Minutes
Format:: Audio and Video
Copyright:: Jan 25, 2019

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	Manual – Problem-Solving Challenging Behaviors in Dementia (7.92 MB)	171 Pages	Available after Purchase
	Instructions for ASHA Credit – SELF-STUDY ONLY – 01/25/19 (38.5 KB)		Available after Purchase

Outline

Dementia: Major Neurocognitive Disorders (MND)

Cognitive and psychological changes
DSM-5® diagnostic criteria
Etiologies of dementia
Changes in dementia care

”Unpacking” Behaviors in Dementia: Case Examples

Manifestation, Causes and Management Strategies
- Aggression
  - Verbal – Screaming, cursing
  - Physical – Hitting, scratching, grabbing
- Nonaggression
  - Verbal – Repetitive questioning, disagreeing
  - Physical – Wandering, pacing, hoarding, rummaging, hiding, voiding, shadowing, resistance
- Affect-Mood – Anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy
- Thought and perception – Hallucinations, delusions
- Vegetative symptoms – Sleep disturbances, sexuality, appetite

Behavior Management Plan Development

A Comprehensive Step-By-Step Guide with Worksheets and Checklists
- Explicitly describe the behavior
- Assess impact of cognition, emotion, medical status, personal history on behavior
- Identify the cause of the behavior
- Interventions to address causes of behaviors
  - Environmental changes
  - Communication changes
  - Schedule changes
  - Medical changes
  - Staff changes
- Write a thorough behavior intervention plan for the entire care team
- Evaluate the success of the behavior management plan or reasons for failure

Write a Behavior Management Plan: Case Examples

Group activity using case examples
Situations that you encounter on a regular basis
Apply your knowledge and leave with a behavior plan in place

Improve Communication with the Person with Dementia

Verbal communication strategies
Nonverbal communication strategies
Environmental modifications to enhance communication
Role play communication strategies

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Impact on dementia care
Causes, signs and symptoms
Prevention/remediation strategies to renew your passion!

Faculty

Leigh Odom, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, CDP, CADDCT Related seminars and products: 2

Leigh Odom, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CDP, CADDCT, is an associate professor of speech-language pathology at Western Carolina University. She has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist for nearly 15 years almost exclusively with families affected by neurogenic communication disorders. As the lead academic and clinical instructor of neurogenic content in her department, Dr. Odom has been teaching both graduate and undergraduate neurogenic courses since 2008. Dr. Odom is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, frequently collaborating with families and healthcare providers to improve dementia care as a dementia care trainer and support group facilitator. She has published nearly 20 articles in peer-reviewed research journals, and has led numerous trainings at state and national professional conferences. Dr. Odom is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences, and the North Carolina Speech-Hearing-Language Association.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Leigh Odom maintains a private practice. She is an associate professor at Western Carolina University. Dr. Morrow Odom receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Leigh Odom is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences; and the North Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association.

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