Hello, we thought you or your colleagues may be interested in our upcoming online workshop on managing behaviours in persons with dementia ...
the University of Toronto's
Institute for Life Course and Aging is pleased to present
2015-16 Workshop Series
PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOURS IN PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA
AN ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR HEALTHCARE & OTHER PROFESSIONALS
THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE GOING AHEAD, YOU CAN STILL REGISTER
When: Mon Jan 11th to Sun Feb 7th, 2016 (4 weeks)
ONLINE weekly at your discretion
Cost: $240 (Seniors/Students $120)
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
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 18 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 7 years.
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