Challenging Geriatric Behaviors - Seminar
Challenging Geriatric Behaviors
- Where:
- ELLICOTT CITY, MD
- When:
- Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This event is not currently available for purchase.
For more information: Call (800) 844-8260
Course Description:
Behaviors such as dementia, aggression, anxiety and depression, refusal of food and fluids, and inappropriate sexual advances pose significant potential barriers to the delivery of essential health care. If older adults are routinely under your care, don't miss this opportunity to gain new insight into the assessment and management of the disruptive behaviors frequently associated with aging.
Through interesting case studies and interactive discussion, Bobbi Duffy will guide you through an information-packed day that will provide you with new approaches to caring for your challenging geriatric patients. You will explore the most frequent problematic behaviors associated with aging. The tips and tools you acquire during this program can be put to use immediately to improve the care you provide to your geriatric patients.
Behaviors such as dementia, aggression, anxiety and depression, refusal of food and fluids, and inappropriate sexual advances pose significant potential barriers to the delivery of essential health care. If older adults are routinely under your care, don't miss this opportunity to gain new insight into the assessment and management of the disruptive behaviors frequently associated with aging.
Through interesting case studies and interactive discussion, Bobbi Duffy will guide you through an information-packed day that will provide you with new approaches to caring for your challenging geriatric patients. You will explore the most frequent problematic behaviors associated with aging. The tips and tools you acquire during this program can be put to use immediately to improve the care you provide to your geriatric patients.
Please refer to the course brochure for continuing education information.
Learner Objectives:
- List the difficult behaviors frequently displayed by seniors and determine the appropriate interventions.
- State the signs and symptoms of the various dementias, including Alzheimer's Disease, and how they relate to difficult geriatric behaviors.
- Recognize the unique challenges faced by family caregivers of the elderly and develop strategies for providing assistance.
- Identify the causes of an escalation in physically-aggressive behaviors and recommend interventions that will help to remedy the situation.
- Describe how validation can be used to display empathy for the patient with frequent complaints.
- Explain why every facility should have established policies regarding sexual behavior.
- State the treatment options for early onset Alzheimer's Disease and the rationale for each.
- List the differences between anxiety and depression in the elderly.
- Explain helpful new tips and techniques to promote nutritional intake in the elderly patient who has been refusing food.
- Apply case study learning to establish new strategies and interventions for challenging geriatric behaviors.
BOBBI DUFFY, CRNP-PMH, APRN, MSN
Bobbi Duffy is currently a Clinical Director for one of the nation's largest geriatric behavioral health practices. In this role, she is frequently involved in dementia care and works closely with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers to create patient-centered solutions. Bobbi draws from diverse experiences treating patients with dementia across a variety of settings, including: hospitals, home healthcare, and long-term care. Additionally, Bobbi maintains a small private practice that focuses on geriatric psychiatry and caregiver stress. Bobbi is passionate about educating others. Her expertise is sought throughout the country on a variety of topics, from medication management to challenging behaviors. She remains committed to furthering her own education through pursuit of her Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree and remains dually board certified (as a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Bobbi Duffy maintains a private practice. She is a Clinical Director for MedOptions. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Nonfinancial: Bobbi Duffy is a member of the American Nurses Association.
Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live event only. After attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will receive an email from PESI Customer Service with the subject line, “Evaluation and Certificate” within one week. This email will contain a link to complete the seminar evaluation and allow attendees to print, email or download a certificate of completion if in full attendance. For those in partial attendance (arrived late or left early), a letter of attendance is available through that link and an adjusted certificate of completion reflecting partial credit will be issued within 30 days (if your board allows). Please see “live seminar schedule” for full attendance start and end times. NOTE: Boards do not allow credit for breaks or lunch.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
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Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to PESI, P.O. Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call (800) 844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at (800) 844-8260.
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