HAS DEMENTIA TOUCHED YOUR LIFE?
This FALL Meet and Learn From
Nationally Acclaimed Dementia Expert and Trainer
 TEEPA SNOW, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
presenting

DEMENTIA CAREGIVING:
IT'S ALL IN YOUR APPROACH
introductory sessions offered Fri Sept 21 & Sat Sept 22, 2007 
AND
DEMENTIA CAREGIVING:
BUILDING ADVANCED SKILLS
advanced session offered Sat Afternoon Sept 22, 2007

Shoreline Community College - Seattle, WA 98133
 Parking Is Free

SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE PRE-REGISTER

TEEPA SNOW is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She is Director of Education for the Eastern North Carolina Alzheimer's Association, and is adjunct faculty consultant to the Schools of Nursing at Duke University and the University of North Carolina. She has received local, statewide, and national recognition for her expertise in geriatrics and dementia. Teepa's teaching style is characterized as “dynamic and fun!". Even those participants who bring extensive experience with dementia comment that her training is “a rewarding experience”, and "immediately useful".  Her theoretical sensibilities, tested techniques, as well as her understanding of human dynamics make her an excellent clinician and teacher for those whose lives are touched by of those endearing yet often challenging people with dementia. Teepa has developed two training videos, published many articles, and presents nationally on a variety of topics related to dementia and geriatrics. Ms. Snow has received awards for her clinical and teaching skills from a wide variety of organizations, including AOTA, NCOTA, and the Alzheimer’s Association. During the past year, Teepa has delivered over 200 training events in the past year alone. Teepa has been a Keynote Speaker at the past two Educational Conferences of the Alzheimer's Association of Western and Central Washington in Seattle. CareForce launched its AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES by bringing Ms. Snow to Lynnwood where she trained over 250 people in 4 hour workshops over two days. We received many requests to bring her back so that friends and colleagues of attendees could participate, and so that she would be able to teach advanced skills to those who completed her first session.  

Ms. Snow's training is highly valuable to:

* Family Caregivers * Professional Caregivers *
* Clergy * Social Workers * Care Managers *
* Nurses * Nursing Assistants *
* Home Care Workers, Supervisors, and Managers *

Dementia Caregiving: IT'S ALL IN YOUR APPROACH 4 HOURS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPED FOR FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS, AND OTHERS WHO HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE DEMENTIA SPACE IS LIMITED - EARLY REGISTRATION IS ADVISED Friday, Sept 21 - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM  or-  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM or Saturday,Sept 22 –8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Introductory Course offered at 3 different times for your convenience    $35 thru September 15, $45 September 16 or later

Dementia Caregiving: BUILDING ADVANCED SKILLS 4 HOURS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS WITH ADVANCED EXPERIENCE OR PRIOR TRAINING FROM TEEPA SNOW SPACE IS LIMITED - EARLY REGISTRATION IS ADVISED Saturday,Sept 22 –1:30 PM - 5:30 PM One Advanced Session ONLY      $35 thru September 15, $45 September 16 or later

SPONSORED BY
CAREFORCE, EXCELLENCE IN CAREGIVING
 

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please call 
 (425) 712-1999 or (877) 426-8800 Toll Free
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learning objectives - IT'S ALL IN YOUR APPROACH

*   Discriminate among the terms: dementia, Alzheimer’s   disease, and forgetfulness.

*  Describe symptoms that commonly occur with dementia   and Alzheimer’s disease based upon brain damage.

* Recognize behaviors that are indicative of dementia   related conditions.

* Demonstrate SEVEN key components in a positive physical approach when working with a person with dementia.

* Use effective communication strategies when interacting with a person with dementia to promote function, have a conversation, and manage distress.

* Compare and select the appropriate type and amount of assistance to offer someone with dementia based on client abilities and needs.

*  Differentiate between FIVE levels of ability and loss in people with dementia based on observable behaviors, language, and actions.

learning objectives - Building Advanced Skills

* Identify the stage of the cognitive loss the person is experiencing through observation and interaction.

* Select and use appropriate helping techniques based on the person's lost and retained skills.

* Determine a schedule and variety of activities that would meet the needs of the person and provide appropriate support.

* Develop a profile of the person that will inform programming and assistance.

* Use a structured strategy to promote function, have a conversation, and manage challenging or difficult behaviors.