Center for the Study of Aging
Dementia Care Seminar Series and Certification Program
Six Saturdays
September 17, 2011 10am-1pm
October 1, 2011 1-4pm
October 22, 2011 10am-1pm
November 5, 2011 1-4pm
November 19, 2011 10am-1pm
December 17, 2011 10am-1pm
Dementia affects 5-8% of people 65 years of age and prevalence increases with age. It is characterized by cognitive and functional decline, co-morbidity with depression and anxiety as well as a number of behavioral symptoms. The behavioral symptoms lead both to a negative impact on the well being of patients and also increase caregivers’ burden. While psychoactive medications are often used and are necessary in this population, they may lead to unwanted side effects that can be minimized or avoided by providing more non-pharmacological management. A significant body of research has demonstrated effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments and models of care. Unfortunately, this knowledge has not been well translated into clinical practice. This seminar series aims to provide an overview of the current knowledge on this topic as well as practical supervision on assessment, design and implementation of non-pharmacological interventions.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of dementia pathogenesis process, functional deficits and emotional and behavioral symptomatology.
- Perform basic assessments of functional deficits, affect, agitated behaviors, depression, etc.
- Develop and implement appropriate “behavioral” treatment plans and specific interventions for a variety of caregiving situations.
Time and location
Seminars will take place at the Washington School of Psychiatry on six Saturdays for three hours each.*
- September 17, 2011 10am-1pm
- October 1, 2011 1-4pm
- October 22, 2011 10am-1pm
- November 5, 2011 1-4pm
- November 19, 2011 10am-1pm
- December 17, 2011 10am-1pm
*Additional time for homework such as real time observations of patients/residents and implementation of treatment
Faculty:
Anya Gill, MD, PhD
Dr. Aleksandra (Anya) Parpura-Gill is an expert in the field of aging and dementia with extensive expertise in teaching and training of families, professional and ancillary staff in the nature of illness and behavioral management of dementia. Dr. Gill has devoted over 15 years to research and understanding issues important to geriatric populations and has authored a number of papers and educational materials on these topics.
Cathy Lonas, BSN, RN, MSBA
Ms. Lonas has over 20 years of experience working with older adults and their families. Today, in her work as a Geriatric Care Manager, she is a strong advocate for older adults living in the community and LTC facilities. Ms. Lonas is a Founder of Advocate 360, LLC.
Bonnie Gallagher, LICSW, LCSW-C
Ms. Gallagher is seasoned psychotherapist with wide range of clients and experiences. Conducting supervisory, psychotherapy and psycho education groups for youth, adolescents, and elderly with dementia is significant focus of interest for Ms. Gallagher.
Alexis McKenzie, Msc.D.
Dr McKenzie has 20 years experience caring for residents with cognitive impairment . She pioneered her non conformist approach in 1991 with residents through use of out-of-the-box interventions and continued to do so as and executive director of Methodist Home Forest Side.
Benedetto Vitiello, MD
Dr. Vitiello is a Board Certified psychiatrist with expertise in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and older adults (geriatric population) . Dr. Vitiello is internationally recognized and has authored more than 200 scientific publications in the area of child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatry.
Topics
- Dementia: Neurobiology, Symptoms and Assessment
- Introduction to Agitated Behaviors and Assessment
- Verbal Agitation: Causes and Treatment
- Physically Non-aggressive Agitation
- Physically Aggressive Behaviors
- Orientation to Pharmacological Treatment and Case Studies Presentation and Discussion
Who Should Attend
The workshop is intended for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, psychiatric and geriatric nurses, licensed professional counselors, physicians, executive directors and other staff of Long Term Care facilities, general public and caregivers of persons with dementia, medical students and other graduate students.
Fees and CE/CME Credits
Seminar Fee:
Professionals – $540
Students – $270
General public – $360
Certification Fee:
Initial certification – $100
Annual recertification – $50
CE/CME Credits non-certificate track – 18
CE/CME Credites certificate track – 21
Eligibility for certification
Students must successfully complete the seminar series including homework, exam and written case study. Additionally, educational and licensure requirmeents have to be met. For more information please contact Dr. Anya Gill at apgill@me.com.