1. Describe the six key components that contribute to the behaviors seen throughout the progression of dementia
2. Compare and contrast cues that people with dementia provide that indicate the most common 10 unmet needs that lead to distress or challenging behaviors as the disease progresses
3. Describe effective combinations of multi-modal helping techniques when presented with someone with dementia at various levels of impairment, emphasizing use of their abilities that are preserved
4. Recognize the value of consistent positive reinforcement and active programming to promote well-being in reducing challenging behaviors throughout the disease progression
5. Use a structured and organized approach to recognizing and coping with challenging behaviors by meeting needs and intervening early and often with at-risk individuals on a regular basis

Beaumont Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Beaumont Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Outcome Statement: At the end of this activity, participants will have the awareness, knowledge and understanding of proper approaches when caring for dementia patients at various levels of impairment.

Beaumont Health is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)  

6 contact hours awarded

Participants must sign in, attend the entire conference and complete the online evaluation form to receive contact hours.   A statement of credit may be printed after submitting the evaluation. 

Questions? Sue.kokko@beaumont.org

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020