This issue of caring for individuals suffering from memory loss who may exhibit behaviors that are difficult to manage ISN'T JUST ABOUT MEDS! It's about the need for long term care professionals to value the strengths and social needs of the residents at the same level…no a higher level…than their physical needs. How to shift the paradigm from the highest priority of "clean, fed and dry" to "enjoyable contented days" is the key to providing excellent care for those entrusted to our care. The shift from the medical model to the social model continues to be the stumbling block…regardless of fancy initiatives with great names …"
Plan to join speaker Diana Waugh, Waugh Consulting, LLC to laugh and learn!
Plan to join speaker Diana Waugh, Waugh Consulting, LLC to laugh and learn!
Just Say "No" to Drugs and "Yes" to Successful Behavior Management
Friday, June 26, 2015
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
· Discuss the definitions of behaviors!
· Describe the causes of behaviors that often lead to the use of antipsychotic medications.
· Discuss the social assessment and social interventions that can be employed to reduce challenging behaviors without the use of antipsychotics while increasing the quality of life of the residents and the staff.
Registration is now open; http://webinars.ahcancal.org/session.php?id=16335
· Discuss the definitions of behaviors!
· Describe the causes of behaviors that often lead to the use of antipsychotic medications.
· Discuss the social assessment and social interventions that can be employed to reduce challenging behaviors without the use of antipsychotics while increasing the quality of life of the residents and the staff.
Registration is now open; http://webinars.ahcancal.org/session.php?id=16335
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