Chronic Disease Management Solutions to Positively Impact Risk-- Panel Discussion
In this presentation (52:13 minutes), a panel of health professionals including Catherine Carrico, Jeff Grant, Hali Harrison, and Maggie Kougle, discuss how to manage chronic diseases and solutions to positively impact individuals' risk for these diseases.
Introduction to Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST): Make a Difference for Those with Dementia
This presentation (53:30 minutes) by Debbie Blessing, Debbie Hayden, and Kenyne Humphrey provides an introduction to cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) and how this therapy can make a difference for those with dementia. Learning Objectives: 1) to introduce Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) as a psychosocial intervention for persons with mild to moderate dementia; 2) to learn how CST was designed and evaluated; 3) to understand the key features, principles and structure of CST; and 4) to demonstrate the various methods of CST delivery.
Music Therapy: Helping Aging Adults, Loved Ones, and the World Connect and Heal
This presentation (59:02 minutes) by Zane Rutledge discusses music therapy for older adults and how its positive effects. Learning objectives: (1) explain music therapy and its scope of clinical practice; (2) examine music therapy in memory care and the role live music plays in treatment; and (3) explore the outcomes of memory care patients who received music therapy.
Source: Wyoming Center on Aging, 2022.
SHARE for Dementia: An evidence-based dyadic intervention program
This presentation (48:25 minutes) by Heather Comstock and Dani Guerttman discusses the SHARE (support, health, activities, resources, and education) program for dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the mission of SHARE; (2) define the five intervention goals of SHARE; and (3) identify multiple benefits that persons living with dementia and their caregivers will gain from participating in the SHARE program.
Source: Wyoming Center on Aging, 2022.
Dear Providers: What Caregivers Would Like You to Know
This presentation (40:37 minutes) by Julie Grant and Scott Veatch discusses the important things for caregivers to know when caring for their loved ones. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand what caregivers’ need when caring for a loved one; (2) identify communication strategies to compassionately support caregiver journeys; and (3) discover how you can care for the family as your patient/client.
Source: Wyoming Center on Aging, 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS).
Caregiving for an Aging Pet Owner: A Guide for Professionals
This infographic explores the challenges, benefits, opportunities, and concerns of caregivers caring for pet owners.
Pet Ownership and Aging: A Guide for Professionals
This infographic explores the challenges, benefits, opportunities, and concerns of client pet ownership encountered by professionals.
Geriatrics in a Multicultural Society
This presentation (21:26 minutes) by Vincent F. Guida discusses Geriatrics in a multicultural society from a patient, clinician, and culture of medicine perspective. Topics of the presentation include: (1) the scope of multiculturalism; (2) tools, strategies, and action plans to deal with multiculturalism and to make care more effective; and (3) care of geriatric sexual minorities. Slides are available for download.
Source: South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP), 2021