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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 geriatric patients might go through. 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 is an entire field. However, there are very few learning opportunities. for This specialized population. This online course is a joint effort by two internationally recognized geriatric experts.-By-Step by step guide to caring for Patients who have had their eyes opened by a doctor. Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Aggression, Depression and so many more.
This is high-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!
Evaluation for Mental Health
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Alcohol Abuse
Cognitive Disorder “Forgetfulness”
- Transient Cognitive Decline
- Pre-cursor to dementia
- Mild Neuro-Cognitive Disorder
Diagnostics of dementia
- Alzheimer’s
- Vascular
- Parkinson’s
- Lewy Body
- Frontotemporal
- Reversible Conditions
Cognitive Assessment Tools
- Mini-Examen of the Mental State
- SLUMS
- Clinical applications
- Administration and scoring
- Interpretation objective and subjective
- The therapy modalities
Differentiate Dementia from Depression
- Clinical indicators for anxiety and depression
- Practical application
Psychopharmacology
- Both in the Early and Mid-Ages-stage Alzheimer’s – Acetylcholinesterace Inhibitors
- Mid and late-stage Alzheimer’s – Neurotransmitter Glutamate
- Alternate interventions
Behavioral Interventions
- Intervention strategies for Depression, lack of appetite, verbal and/or physical combativeness, refusing ADL Care
- Strategies for Coping mechanisms for The clinician and caregiver
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 is a normal part of aging.
- Depression, dementia, and Delirium
- Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Diagnose, identify, and then develop a care plan
Alzheimer’s Disease
- Stages
- Assessment
- A diagnosis
- Early diagnosis of behavioral issues
- Management and interventions
- Pharmacological treatment
Driving with Dementia
- Driving safety
- Legal issues
- Driving abilities assessed
- How to get the keys back
Wandering
- Reasons cognitively impaired people wander
- Is wandering a bad idea?
- Consider these issues
- Manage a wanderer’s behavior
Physical Aggression
- Identify the source of aggression
- Loss of impulse control
- Regression of mind/child-Similar thoughts
- Take control of the problem
Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
- Normal sexual drive, or inappropriate behavior
- Cognitively impaired people
- Management of medication
- Ethical considerations
Refusing to eat/Forgetting about eating
- Geriatric patients stop eating or slow down because of these reasons
- Geriatric patients have different nutritional needs
- Improve your health
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Alternatives to Eating
You will not sleep well at night
- Sundowning and behavior problems in the evening
- Why is sundowning so common?
- Environment interventions to reduce aggressive behavior
- When it becomes difficult to manage medication
Stress in the Caregiver’s Office
- Stress on the physical, psychological and emotional levels
- How to identify caregiver burnout and how you can help
- Assist the caregiver
Other Issues
- There are ways to prevent injury and identify potential falls
- Causes for Hypotension orthostatic
- How to avoid restraints
You will also get an additional bonus if you sign up today
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 has a private practice in Los Angeles that is devoted to older adults and their caregivers. He provides psychotherapeutic and consultation services to seniors in nursing homes, assisted living and other facilities. Dr. Steinberg provides counseling and outpatient services to assist in the management of dementia.
Dr. Steinberg has been licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as New York and California. He earned his PhD at the California School of Professional Psychology at Berkeley. He has been featured on television, radio and print media.
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, A Board Certified Physician Assistant who specializes in Geriatric Internal Medicine. His clinical experiences are extensive. He has been honored with a number of awards. for His compassionate and dedicated service to the community in which he lives.
He is frequently called upon to assist with the medical management of patients with dementia.-Families will be able to gain insight into the disease process by learning about their loved ones’ behaviors. His greatest talents are his ability to educate staff on how to manage different patient behaviors.-pharmacologically. Steven Chairs the board of a national hospice organization that is interested in the “whole” Care of terminally ill patients. This is to assist families in understanding the palliative benefits that hospice can offer patients.
Recently, 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 problems. Since 2003, he has been a speaker nationally and internationally, sharing his knowledge in the areas of dementia, behavior health and pharmacology.-These are related topics. Steven A description of the property is “a…” “dynamic” A highly engaging speaker and educator.
Learning that fits YOUR schedule:
Completion of your CE exams online after each module is completed. Instant access to your CE certificates Earn up to 15.7 CE Hours
Here’s what you can expect in the new book Roy D. Steinberg, Steven Atkinson – Effective Interventions for Geriatric Patients
Course Features
- Lectures 1
- Quizzes 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 119
- Assessments Yes
