“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things but more importantly, the emotional components that won’t allow release.  This presentation examines causes, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing with hoarding behavior.  A focus is placed on the aged population. 

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substances. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals.

Dementia can be a frightening journey for the caregiver as well as the care recipient. Research continues to reveal more about this disease and the treatments that may help. This class will update the attendee on how medications can help, as well as it’s frustrating limitations.

This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient.  It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health.  Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]

Did you know that misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults?  This training identifies commonly misused medications, discusses the physiological differences related to aging, and treatments and interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to this growing problem. We also discuss the possibilities of how we can help […]

Anxiety can be a debilitating force in one’s life.   At times, so debilitating that it interferes with the ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living.  When this happens, it’s important to know that there are supports available to treat and assist in the management of symptoms.  This curriculum focuses on different types of […]