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.
Commonly referred to as dementia, neurocognitive disorders can affect the way people perceive and engage with the world around them. This course looks at various classifications of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs), Delirium and common changes associated with each type. Tips for caregiving are provided.
Antidepressants treat depression of course, but did you realize there are other uses for this classification of medication? Join us to learn about the traditional and secondary uses of antidepressants, side effects, and safe administration protocols.
Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and despair. In this course, we examine different types, common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for depression focusing on moving from a place of simply surviving to one of thriving.
“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!” Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can be of benefit both to the caregiver and individual experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience an increase in […]
This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention.
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, […]
Chronic diseases can be challenging to manage. Come and learn ways to help the care recipient cope with the emotional and behavioral symptoms that sometimes accompany these medical conditions
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and more efficient process. We’ll look at examples of communication to use, and … those […]
An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery.