Learning Session 2: Understanding Dementia and the Nature of Behavioral Disturbances
In this session, a geriatric psychiatrist delves into the disease progression of Alzheimer’s and dementia while describing common behavioral disturbances associated with the disease.
Objectives:
- Common behavioral disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease and their developmental trajectory
- Standard treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and how this treatment impacts behavioral problems
- Behavioral problems in non-Alzheimer’s dementia- what is similar and different?
- Common dementia behavioral problems in relationship to other medical problems and comorbidities
Presenter:
Paul Newhouse, MD
Available Webinars:
Learning Session 1:
Introduction to Dementia Care and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
Learning Session 2:
Understanding Dementia and the Nature of Behavioral Disturbances
Learning Session 3:
Psycho-pharmacology in the Long-Term Care Setting
Learning Session 4:
Principles of Non-Pharmacologic Management and the Formulation of Behavioral Care Plans
Learning Session 5:
The Implementation of Behavioral Care Plans and the Management of Pharmacological Approaches
Learning Session 6:
Addressing Barriers to Change: The Perspective of Psychiatry, Nursing and Medical Directors
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