Nexus Summit 2022 Seminar Showcase: Fostering the Facilitator: Principles and Strategies for Planning Interprofessional Continuing Education Programs
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Nexus Summit 2022 Seminar Showcase: Redesigning the Box: A Self-Study Tool to Enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Interprofessional Programming and Initiatives
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Nexus Summit 2022 Seminar Showcase: Case Studies in Medical-Dental Integration
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Nexus Summit 2022 Seminar Showcase: The Journey and Roadmap of a Competency-based Virtual Interprofessional Teaching and Learning Program
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Clarion National Student Case Competition
Registration is now open for the April 14-15, 2023 program!
Dementia Friends Information Session
Join us on Wednesday, February 15!
This free interactive webinar is for health professionals, learners, family caregivers, and community members.
Preventing Dementia Behaviors Part I
This presentation (1:01:34 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses non-medication strategies for preventing dementia behaviors. Topics discussed include: (1) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs; (2) practical approaches (connect in 3 ways; ABC approach; and 3 P's); (3) addressing physical needs; (4) addressing safety needs; and (5) discuss challenging scenarios. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 3:11 minutes.)
Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2021.
Managing a Dementia Behavior Crisis
This presentation (59:49 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses how to manage a dementia behavior crisis. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) know how to recognize delirium; (2) know how to recognize psychosis; (3) be able to describe behaviors accurately; (4) consider possible underlying causes; (5) assess for other triggers; (6) learn basic tools of crisis intervention; and (7) try helpful communication approaches. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 7:20 minutes.)
Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2021.
A Crisis Guide for Caregivers of Seniors with Alzheimer's or Other Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia have physical and psychological effects that can make it difficult for seniors to maintain their independence. It’s important to understand the changes that can occur with one of these diseases. Having dementia puts older adults at risk of several types of crises, including wandering, increased aggression, hallucinations and depression. This guide covers the most common crisis situations and offers tips for preventing them.