Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies to Combat Degenerative Neurological DiseasesThe statistics of dementia are staggering with an estimated 6.5 million people living with some form of dementia just in the United States. That figure will skyrocket with the aging baby boomer generation. In fact, researchers estimate that by the year 2050, more than 115 million Americans could be living with a degenerative neurological disease resulting in dementia. With the growing number of cases comes a growing need for skilled care.

More than likely, you have been assigned patients with irreversible dementia who appear to have few, if any, new learning abilities. However, your task is to teach them skills such as locking wheelchair brakes for safety, drinking liquids to prevent dehydration, or increasing independence in toileting skills. As daunting as this task may seem, this seminar prepares you for success with these patients by introducing a multidisciplinary approach called Skill Intervention.

This innovative educational offering presents how to successfully “stage” a patient to ensure selection of appropriate intervention techniques, as well as 6 evidence-based intervention strategies and 3 communication techniques for various therapists and nurses managing patients in the moderate-to-severe stages of dementia (Stages 4-6). With 40 years of experience working with patients suffering from neuropathology disorders, instructor Jane Yakel, MS, CCC-SLP, provides specific step-by-step instructions, along with a comprehensive analysis of the purpose and reason for all strategies and techniques, to ensure ultimate success when implemented. Ms. Yakel presents a course where participants learn evidence-based techniques, strategies, and communication skills needed when working with dementia patients. You will complete this dynamic educational offering with the confidence and skills to develop a structured, systematic, and highly individualized therapy program with the abilities to justify their practice.

Course DirectorJANE YAKEL, MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist with more than 40 years of experience in the care of persons suffering from neuropathology disorders. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Wyoming, specializing in neuropathology. Ms. Yakel is currently a private contractor and consultant in Virginia and has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, skilled nursing homes, independent and assisted living facilities, hospitals, and schools. She has been a regional clinical specialist and a national trainer for rehabilitation program directors and has served as a director of a community re-entry program for traumatic brain injury survivors. Additionally, she has taught at the University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and DeVry University (Phoenix). Her diverse background in both the academic and health care arenas has given her ample opportunities to develop strong clinical skills in patient assessment, evaluation, treatment, and patient/family education.

Ms. Yakel has also shared her expertise as an author—particularly in her comprehensive book Dementia: Interventions for Severe Cognitive Impairments—and presenter for national and state board continuing education courses on various topics such as cognitive rehabilitation and dementia, comprehensive assessment of the patient, and cognitive communication disorders in the neurologically impaired. She currently is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is a past representative for the People to People Ambassador Program for the American Speech and Hearing Association, and is a prior member of the Wyoming Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Disclosure: Financial - Receives a speaking honorarium from Cross Country Education Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

DEMENTIA INTERVENTIONA Multidisciplinary Approach to Evidence-Based Techniques

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COURSE CONTENT

What You Will Learn Evaluate seven major clinical stages to ensure selection of

appropriate intervention techniques

Articulate the threethe required steps for successful interventionof Spaced Retrieval

Compare the three communication techniques ofValidation Therapy, Re-Direction, and Reflective Listening

Identify three CPT codes used in the documentation processfor Skilled Interventions

Distinguish nine categories for Montessori-Based Interventionsthat build upon the patient's skills and abilities

Outline the three components involved in planning aReminiscence Therapy treatment

DEFINITION OF DEMENTIA Differential diagnosis of those with “dementia”

“STAGING” Assessing a patient with dementia “Staging” a patient with dementia

DOCUMENTATION Medical necessity Discipline-specific patient-centered goals: SLP, OT, PT Skilled documentation

SYSTEMS MODEL OF MEMORY Declarative vs. Non-declarative Cognitive structural change vs. skill enhancement

ERRORLESS LEARNING Purpose/Rationale/Directions Lab (Demo Only) Case Studies

SPACED RETRIEVAL Philosophy/Purpose/Rationale/Directions Discipline-specific examples: SLP, OT, PT Lab (Demo Only) Case Studies Goals/Skill Intervention documentation lab (demo only)

MONTESSORI-BASED APPROACH: FIRST IN – LAST OUT Philosophy/Purpose/Rationale/Directions Discipline-specific examples: SLP, OT, PT Lab (Demo Only) Case Studies Goals/Skill Intervention documentation lab (demo only)

ABILITY-BASED APPROACH Philosophy/Purpose/Rationale Cognitive loss and abilities: intervention guidelines Lab (Demo Only) Case Studies Goals/Skill Intervention documentation lab (demo only)

VALIDATION THERAPY Philosophy/Purpose/Rational Stages 1 to 4: identifying behaviors Therapy intervention strategies Lab (Demo Only) Case Studies

REMINISCENCE THERAPY Purpose/Rationale: individual and group therapy Lab (Demo Only) Case Studies Goals/Skill Intervention documentation lab (demo only)

RE-DIRECTION Purpose/Rationale Examples Lab (Demo Only) Case Studies

REFLECTIVE LISTENING Purpose/Rationale/Directions/Types of

reflective listening Lab (Demo Only) Case Studies

FINALIZE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

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Recommended foru Occupational Therapists

u Occupational Therapy Assistants u Physical Therapists

u Physical Therapist Assistants

u Social Workers

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants: Cross Country Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This course is offered for .6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process. Cross Country Education is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Social Workers: Cross Country Education provider #1005, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1-28-15 to 1-27-18). Cross Country Education maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 Clinical continuing education clock hours for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the Intermediate level for social workers. Cross Country Education is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credits.

Physical Therapist: This program has been submitted to the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for 6.0 contact hours. This program has been submitted to the Illinois Physical Therapy Association for approval of 6 credit hours. This course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation. The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes California Education Connection as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers of Continuing Competency Courses in California for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. This course has been submitted for 6 CEs / Contact Hours and approval is pending. This program has been submitted to the Kansas Physical Therapy Association for 6 contact hours. This program has been submitted to the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association for approval of 6 contact hours. This program has been approved for 6 continuing education credits by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (Approval # 2016-483). This program has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy for 6 Continuing Education hours (Approval #CCE-R16-87). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor. This program has been approved by the Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision State of Oklahoma for 6 hours for Physical Therapists. This program has been approved by the Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision State of Oklahoma for 6 hours for Physical Therapists. NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2018. This program has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.6 CEUs for Physical Therapists. This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for a total of 6 contact hours of which 0 hours have been approved for Direct Access. PA Board Approval #PTCE006898. Cross Country Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 7.2 contact hours. This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.6 CEUs.

Other professions: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion.

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Requirements: Please note that full attendance and the completion of a post course assessment with a score of 75% or greater is required to receive full credit. Variable credit will not be awarded.

ADA: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact Cross Country Education at least two weeks before the seminar date or prior to purchasing any online or distance learning products so that arrangements can be made.

Continuing Education CreditIf you do not see your respective state listed, please review your rules/regulations to see if you qualify for continuing education based on an approval by another state board/association.

Technology Statement: On-Demand (webcast) you will need to set up a personal portal account via Cross Country Education’s website at www.crosscountryeducation.com and have access to a computer with sound device. Participants will receive the recording, course manual, post-test, evaluation including a self-reflection addendum. DVD is sent through the mail (USPS) and you will need access to a DVD player. Participants will receive Instructions Sheet, course manual, video-recording (DVD), post-test, scantron answer sheet, evaluation form including a self-reflection addendum.

Any opinions, findings, recommendations, or conclusions expressed by the author(s) or speaker(s) do not necessarily reflect the views of Cross Country Education. Cross Country Education reserves the right to substitute a qualified instructor due to unforeseen circumstances.