Description
Differentiation of Dementias
Etiology of Various Dementias
Peter R. Johnson – Cognitive Therapy for Dementia: Effective Evaluation & Therapeutic Interventions
Staging Dementia & Clinical Interventions
System Models of Memory & Their Relationship to Dementia
Medicare Compliance, Medical Necessity & Jimmo v. Sebelius
Evidenced-based Direct & Indirect Therapeutic Interventions
iPad® Applications for Cognitive Therapy
This invaluable workshop focuses on the variables associated with learning for cognitively impaired patients. You will learn the characteristics of dementia for effective differentiation as well as how to accurately stage your patients. Take away an array of therapeutic approaches based on the patient’s diagnosis and stage level for successful intervention. This seminar will broaden your understanding of memory and pharmacology and provide evidence-based direct and indirect interventions to help you find the right approach for each patient. Additionally, you will discover how to fully comply with the recent Medicare policies and how these changes will impact treatment of your patients.
Key benefits:
Differentiate cortical and sub-cortical, static and dynamic, and reversible cognitive impairment
Determine the patient’s stages of dementia to modify intervention practices
Differentiate the forms of memory and the dementia diagnosis associated with each form
Document cognitive therapy for adult patients with dementia in accordance with Medicare guidelines
Utilize peer reviewed research regarding treatment strategies
Explain environmental adaptations utilized for the patient with dementia
Utilize visual cues during therapy to facilitate memory
Understand Jimmo v. Sebelius implications for therapy
Handouts
Webcast Manual (3.82 MB) 73 Pages Available after Purchase
Outline
Differentiation of Dementias
Cortical & Sub-cortical
Static or Dynamic/Reversible
Etiology of Various Dementias
Alzheimer’s
Parkinson’s
Vascular Dementia
Huntington’s
Lewy Body
Frontotemporal Dementia
Wilson’s
PSP
Cerebral Degeneration
Basil Ganglia Degeneration
Stages of Dementia/Clinical Staging
Identification of Models of Memory & Their Relationship to Dementia
Etiology & Symptoms
Sensory Memory
Working Memory
Declarative Memory
Non-declarative Memory
Medicare Compliance, Medical Necessity, Goal Writing
Jimmo v. Sebelius – Impact on treatment
Evaluation Tests
Brief Cognitive Rating Scale
Global Deterioration Scale
St. Louis University Mental Status Test (SLUMS)
Stroop Test
Trails A & B
Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test
Scales of Cognitive and Communication Ability for Neurorehab (SCCAN)
Environmental and Communication Assessment Toolkit for Dementia (ECAT )
MCI Screen
Allen Crosswalk & Cognitive Levels
Direct Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia
Spaced Retrieval
Priming
Reminiscence Therapy
Medications
Montessori Principles
Allen’s Techniques
Chaining Techniques
Attention Training Techniques
Sensory Stimulation Techniques
Errorless Learning Techniques
Meta-memory Exercises
Cognitive Rehab Dining
Appropriate iPad® Apps for Cognitive Therapy
Indirect Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia
Environmental Adaptations
Assistive Techniques for Cognition
Simulated Presence Therapy
Linguistic Manipulations
External Aids
Caregiver Education
