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We thought you or your colleagues may be interested in our upcoming online workshop on responsive (aggressive) behaviour. Below is the flyer information for your review, and attached is the list of workshops being offered this year by the Institute. You are most welcome to share this information.

With all best wishes,
Susan

Susan Murphy, Admin
Institute for Life Course and Aging
Collaborative Program in Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course
University of Toronto
263 McCaul Street, Suite 328
Toronto, ON   M5T 1W7
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the University of Toronto’s
Institute for Life Course and Aging



PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT OF RESPONSIVE BEHAVIOURS
IN PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA

AN ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR HEALTHCARE & OTHER PROFESSIONALS

When: Monday October 14th to Sunday November 10th, 2014
(4 weeks) ONLINE weekly at your discretion
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 7th
Cost: $240 (Students & Seniors $120) Registration
This workshop will only proceed if we have sufficient enrolment.
Register at: www.aging.utoronto.ca<http://www.aging.utoronto.ca>

Course Objectives:
• To gain familiarity with dementia, common illnesses causing the symptoms, delirium, depression and distinguishing the similarities and differences between the illnesses
• To understand common Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment
• To be able to understand screening and assessment tools used to identify causes for behavior
• To introduce the role of Mental Health legislation and community support in the management of BPSD

Outline:
Week 1:  Introduction to the Three D’s (Dementia, Delirium, Depression) and types of Dementia

  *   What are the some of the various types of dementia
  *   Case examples from practice
  *   How to distinguish between Dementia, Delirium and Depression which are often mistaken for each other

Week 2:  Understanding Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

  *   What are Behaviours and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
  *   Examples of common forms of BPSD
  *   What are common treatment/assessment frameworks used to identify causes to behavior
  *   Helpful tips to consider when working with individuals who have BPSD

Week 3:  Screening and assessment tools for Persons with Responsive Behaviors

  *   What are various screening and assessment tools utilized by professionals for persons with dementia
  *   The five main categories for these assessments (Delirium, Pain, Cognition, Mood, Behavioral observation)
  *   A description of each tool and instructions on administering them

Week 4:   Community Support and Mental Health Legislation in Ontario

  *   What is Ontario Mental Health Legislation and what is the role of legislation in the management of BPSD
  *   What is a Form 1, Form 2, and Police apprehension
  *   An overview of available resources for seniors with BPSD and their care providers in the City of Toronto
  *   What are resources available across the Province of Ontario to support seniors with BPSD and their caregivers

Instructors:
Leslie Giddens-Zuker, BSW, MSW, RSW Leslie is a Geriatric Mental Health Clinician at University Health Network and has been at Toronto Western Hospital for 17 years.
Mario Tsokas, BSW, RSW Mario is a Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant and has been with the University Health Network Toronto Rehab and the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto for the last 6 years.

Registration and payment available online at www.aging.utoronto.ca<http://www.aging.utoronto.ca>



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