Susan Blair – Successful Rehab for Today’s Older Adults: Functional Assessment and Intervention for the Geriatric Client

[Instant Download] – Immediately deliver the download link after receiving the paymentPurchase Susan Blair – Successful Rehab for Today’s Older Adults: Functional Assessment and Intervention for the Geriatric Client courses at here with PRICE $219.99 $41Faculty:Susan BlairDuration:5 Hours 30 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Mar 28, 2019 Manual – Successful Rehab for Today’s Older Adults (15.49 MB) 79 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA Credit – SELF STUDY ONLY – 03/28/19 (38.5 KB) Available after Purchase OutlineA NEW ROADMAP FOR GERIATRIC REHABILITATION Evidence-based practiceEthical considerations for the role of therapy with older adultsEmerging clinical practice settingsUPDATE ON FRAILTY Techniques to distinguish frailty in vulnerable older adultsThe current recognized criteria for frailtyInterventions to reduce frailtyRealistic goals when failure to thrive is presentINVOLVEMENT OF THE GERIATRIC PATIENT IN GOAL SETTING AND COMMUNICATION Develop client-centered performance goalsHow to incorporate effective interactions with older adultsLearn appropriate techniques for communication with older adultsStrategies to address the challenges of low vision and hearing deficitsASSESSMENT SOLUTIONS: COST-EFFECTIVE, PRACTICAL, STANDARDIZED/INDIVIDUALIZED, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TESTS ADL assessmentDepression scaleFrail scaleCognitive evaluationsSustained activity assessmentTHE ROLE OF DEPRESSION Tips to recognize symptoms in the older adultStrategies to minimize the impact of depression on functional outcomesWhat is the therapist’s responsibility in depression intervention?IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR FALL PREVENTION AND HOME SAFETY Fall risk assessment Intervention algorithmEducational resourcesMEDICATION MANAGEMENT: AN EMERGING EPIDEMIC FOR OLDER ADULTS Tools for assessment of medication management skillsTeaching older adults about medication safetyMedication management device resourceSTRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONSThe four barriers to independence: Low vision, accessibility, mobility and cognitionPhysical activity for the older adult is function135 functional activities to do inside a homeHow important is memory and reminiscing?Digging in the dirt: Therapeutic gardening Man’s best friend: Pet therapyWhen driving is in question?Community resource creationFacultySusan Blair, OTR/L, BCPR, BCG Related seminars and products: 1 SUSAN BLAIR, OTR/L, BCPR, BCG, has practiced as an occupational therapist for 32 years in a variety of settings, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, and skilled nursing/assisted living facilities. She is the system float OT for Novant Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. In this role, her astute ability to problem solve quickly for a wide variety of geriatric rehab challenges is put to the test. Susan has recognition for her expertise and maintains AOTA Board Certification in both physical rehabilitation and gerontology. She is a requested national level presenter, published author and has collaborated on clinical research with academic OT programs.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Susan Blair has an employment relationship with Novant Health. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Susan Blair is a member of the AOTA Board Certification Review Committee. Salepage: https://catalog.pesi.com//item/successful-rehab-todays-older-adults-functional-assessment-intervention-geriatric-client-46076Archive: https://archive.ph/wip/ySJ2TPurchase Susan Blair – Successful Rehab for Today’s Older Adults: Functional Assessment and Intervention for the Geriatric Client courses at here with PRICE $219.99 $41