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A "Positive Approach™" to Dementia Care

Featured Speaker:

Teepa Snow

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

South Central College Conference Center North Mankato, MN

SPONSORS:

AGENDA7:30 A.M.

Vendor Set-up

8:00 A.M.

Registration

8:30 - 10:00 A.M.

Why do they do that??

10:15 A.M. - NOON Learning how to be an Advocate and Partner

12:00 - 12:45 P.M. Break

12:45 - 2:00 P.M. How to Provide Care for Late Stages and End of Life that Makes Sense for the Person with Dementia

2:15 - 3:30 P.M. Spiritual Well Being

PARKING AND DIRECTIONSPlease park on the north side of South Central College in the Blue Lot and enter through Door 15 to the Conference Center (no parking pass required). For directions to South Central College go to the website at: www.southcentral.edu/misc/n-mankato-campus-directions

CONTINUING EDUCATIONWe are currently applying for CEs in Social Work, Nursing, Nursing Home Administration, Psychologists and Speech Therapists. Other CE’s may also be available. Contact ccoa@mnsu.edu to request CE’s for your occupation or association.

A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Minnesota State University, Mankato is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity University. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Continuing Education at 507-389-2572 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) at least five working days prior to the day of the event. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the above numwbers.

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Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato, Hospice

The Chesley Center on AgingMinnesota State University

Ecumen Pathstone LivingEcumen Homecare-Pathstone

Ecumen Prairie HillEcumen Sand Prairie

PRESENTER

Teepa Snow Teepa is an occupational therapist working as a dementia care and dementia education specialist. She has over 33 years of clinical experience in the field of geriatrics and dementia care, as well as having provided care to family members with dementing illnesses. Currently, she has an independent practice as well as clinical appointments with Duke University’s School of Nursing and UNC-CH School of Medicine. She provides interactive and creative educational and practical hands-on training sessions to organizations and providers throughout the US and Canada. She has been actively involved in teaching and clinical research projects throughout her practice career.

OBJECTIVES:Why Do They Do That?? 8:30 – 10:00 A.M.

1. Recognize selected key differences between dementia and forgetfulness.

2. Identify changes in the brain that result in typical changes in behavior and function.

3. Describe common behaviors that are symptoms of dementia in the areas of memory, understanding, language use, movement and sensation, and impulse control.

4. Recognize effective versus typical caregiver responses to typical behaviors.

Learning How to be an Advocate and Partner 10:15 A.M. - Noon

1. Learners will identify four major categories of activities and engagement for a human being and the value of each when someone has dementia OR is caring for someone with dementia.

PRE-REGISTRATION

July 2 - September 18, 2016• No refunds five days prior to workshop date.

Registration deadline is midnight, September 18, 2016.

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRegistration Fee:Registration - $85 for all registrants seeking CE’s regardless of age or student status - if registered by Sept. 18, 2016 at midnight.Senior and Student Rate - $50Walk-ins - $150 for all registrants and based on availability of seating. We only accept checks for walk-in registrations.Lunch is included with all registrations.

Online Registration:To register online go to: http://www.mnsu.edu/continuinged/dementia2016.htmland follow the link to REGISTER ONLINE.

To register by mail:

Last name______________________ First __________

Address______________________________________

City___________________State_____Zip__________

Place of Employment___________________________

Phone_______________________________________

Occupation/discipline__________________________

Email________________________________________

Mail registration form and fee to:

Continuing Education and Professional Development116 Alumni Foundation CenterMinnesota State UniversityMankato, MN 56001

Make checks payable to:Minnesota State University, Mankato

2. Learners will use knowledge of progression of the disease and typical behaviors to identify and develop appropriate and effective programming and care for each.

3. Learners will recognize their role as advocates to provide the “right” decisions and interventions for the person based on multiple factors and stage of dementia as well as a variety of other factors.

How to Provide Care for Late Stages and End of Life that Makes Sense for the Person with Dementia 12:45–2:00 P.M.

1. Describe typical conditions of the brain and body of someone with late stages of dementia and their impact on behavior.

2. Describe lost and preserved abilities and skills that result in behaviors that accompany the end of the disease and affect care.

3. Describe techniques for companionship and hands-on assistance and management that will improve cooperation and participation and reduce resistance and refusals.

4. Compare more traditional pain behaviors and responses to late stage dementia behaviors for late stage care.

Spiritual Well Being 2:15 – 3:30 P.M.

1. Define and compare the terms spirituality, religion, faith, traditions.

2. Describe the key aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia that impact the person’s ability to maintain their spiritual well-being.

3. Discuss the relationship among observable behaviors, interactions, past history and values, and evidence of need and satisfaction regarding spiritual well-being.

4. Recognize the importance of matching current abilities and skills with historic values and beliefs in creating effective spiritual supports and opportunities.

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