The Language of Distressed Behaviors
Description
Distressed behaviors in persons living with dementia have meaning. They serve as a form of communication and often indicate the person is experiencing discomfort in body, mind and/or spirit. This event will help show how these behaviors may be an expression of unmet needs. It will help identify measures for comfort. It will teach how using a "soft approach" and sensory strategies can help maximize connection and quality of life.
Open to anyone in the community, including family caregivers, RNs, LPNs, administrators, parish nurses, social workers, group home and assisted living providers, SNFs, and memory care facilities.
Event Date:
09-25-18
Event Time:
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM MST
Location:
Hospice of the Valley
9435 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
Contact Person:
Beverly Medlyn or Lin Sue Cooney
(phone: 602 530-6900)
Details:
No cost to attend, but you must RSVP by Friday, Sept. 21 by calling (602) 636-5396 or email: events2@hov.org
Lunch will be provided at this no-cost event
Speaker: Maribeth Gallagher
A psychiatric nurse practitioner and doctor of nursing practice, Maribeth directs Hospice of the Valley's Dementia Program, which has received national and international awards for its innovative approaches to dementia care. Dr. Gallagher's commitment to improving dementia care was initially inspired by her own experiences as a family caregiver, sharing the journey with her loved one with dementia from diagnosis to death.
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