IDD with Dementia ECHO: Behavior = Communication
This presentation (1:19:50 minutes) given by Kathy Service discusses behavioral distress for people with dementia and ways to address behavior using familiar or modified communication interventions. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe a process to assess a distressing behavior; (2) list at least two dementia capable interventions of response to distressing behavior; and (3) differentiate how addressing behavioral distress in a person with ID and dementia may differ from a person without dementia.
Assessment and Diagnosis of Dementia
This presentation (1:02:55 minutes) given by Seth M. Keller discusses the challenge of assessing a decline in function and making an accurate and appropriate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the possible reasons why decline may occur in someone aging with an IDD; (2) describe what tools may be helpful in determining if dementia is occurring; and (3) explain how a family member/caregiver is helpful in providing input to a healthcare provider with dementia. A case study and discussion are included in the presentation.
Family Dynamics and Communication
This presentation (37:22 minutes) given by Leone Murphy discusses practical tools to help navigate and support common family challenges related to individuals with intellectual disabilities affected by dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand family dynamics and the importance of communication; (2) identify the stress that families experience; and (3) identify the need for flexibility when meeting the challenges throughout the lifespan of a person with Down Syndrome.
Nurturing Brain Health Across the Lifespan
This presentation (1:15:32 minutes) given by Beth Marks discusses ways providers and caregivers can help maintain brain health and minimize decline through the lifespan. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify ways to support brain health through the lifespan; and (2) help patients/clients maintain motivation to achieve their brain health goals. A case study and discussion is included at the end of the presentation. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge. (Presentation starts at 16:56 minutes.)
Working with your Residents' Peers
This presentation (33:16 minutes) given by Karen Watchman discusses how to communicate with peers about a fellow resident who has dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) recognize the importance of talking about dementia, including sharing a diagnosis; and (2) understand the role that people with ID can play in supporting a peer with dementia. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge. (Presentation starts at 7:40 minutes.)
Types of Dementia
This presentation (26:22 minutes) given by Seth M. Keller discusses the different types of dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) explain the difference between having dementia and Alzheimer's disease; (2) explain why people with Down Syndrome are at more risk of developing early onset Alzheimer's disease; and (3) understand why it matters to identify a reason for the cause of decline/dementia. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge. (Presentation starts at 7:25 minutes.)
Lessons Learned: Providing Palliative Care Supports in Small Group Home Settings
This presentation (31:35 minutes) given by Leslie Udell discusses how to provide palliative care supports in a small group home settings. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) discuss policy and procedural considerations for guiding an agency in the provision of palliative care supports; and (2) describe how to address advocacy, empowerment, and communication across all parties involved in palliative care in small group home settings. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge.
Advance Care Planning at Primary Practices: Using Tools from the Conversation Project to Increase Skills
This webinar (52:51 minutes) given by Connie Ducharme discusses how to provide advance care planning in primary care practices by using tools from the Conversation Project in order to increase skills. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify the importance of having goals of care conversations; (2) describe the role of The Conversation Project in advance care planning; (3) describe when to use the different conversation starter kits; and (4) identify ways to increase advance care planning in practices.
Behaviors: The Good, Bad, and How to support Creative Interventions
This webinar (1:03:23 minutes) given by Kelly McCarthy, discusses non-pharmacological approaches in supporting individuals who exhibit behaviors that manifest as need or distress. How caregivers can support the challenges of two common transitions (a residential move and the introduction of caregivers) is also taught in this webinar.
Understanding the Early Stage of Dementia for an Interprofessional Team
This webinar (1:29:13 minutes) given by Marguerite McLaughlin discusses signs and changes in cognitive status of early-stage dementia and describes strategies for managing symptoms. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe hallmark signs of early-stage dementia; (2) list changes in cognitive status that are typical of early-stage dementia; (3) identify common manifestations that arise during early-stage dementia; (4) identify common issues that arise during early-stage dementia; and (5) describe general strategies for managing symptoms of dementia.