Dehydration | Malnutrition | Aspiration Pneumonia | Confusion | Communication | Appetite
These aren’t just possible complications when dysphagia and dementia collide — they’re near certainties. The NIH reports that nearly half of institutionalized dementia patients have dysphagia.
If you work in dementia care — you’ve already seen these patients. The real question is: Are you equipped to meet their complex feeding needs with interventions that truly improve outcomes?
Good news, today you have an incredible opportunity to team up with Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, and turn expert led education into masterfully skilled preparation. With over 30 years of experience treating both adult and pediatric populations in a variety of settings, Angela will show you how to confidently assess and treat age-related changes in sensory and motor function in addition to those produced by neuropathology.
You’ll learn so much more than simply treating a person’s ability to swallow; you’ll walk away with actionable neurobehavioral strategies to combat loneliness, isolation, depression and loss of dignity surrounding meals.
Now is the time to reimagine quality of living for your dementia patients and their families. Purchase today!
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.6 ASHA CEUs
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** Please note: To have participation reported to the ASHA CE Registry, Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists must complete all requirements: pass the CE quiz with a score 80% or more, complete the evaluation, answer "YES" to the evaluation question about reporting to ASHA, and enter a valid ASHA ID number when prompted. Participation will be submitted within 45 days of completing all requirements and cannot be reported if any requirement is not met. ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 319. This course meets the qualifications for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing professional development credit for Speech-Language Pathologists or Audiologists, as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Provider Number: 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.
Approved for 7.0 self-study continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Speech-Language Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - When Dysphagia and Dementia Collide (3.4 MB) | 193 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| ASHA Instructions - Self Study (111.9 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a speech-language pathologist and board-certified specialist in swallowing disorders with more than 30 years of experience. She is a senior speech-language pathologist at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts where she provides evaluation and treatment services for adults and children with dysphagia and is involved in program planning and development including quality improvement initiatives, patient education, and clinical policies and protocols. She is also adjunct faculty at Elms College Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Chicopee, Massachusetts and a guest lecturer in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Massachusetts. Over the course of her career, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings with children and adult populations with a career-long focus on feeding and swallowing disorders. Recently, she authored Let’s Eat!: A Clinical Guide to the Management of Complex Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders. Angela is a recent recipient of the Massachusetts Speech and Hearing Association’s Award for Clinical Excellence and is a sought-after speaker for both live and online continuing education courses as she seamlessly blends current research with clinical experience.
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Colliding Challenges: The Dual Impact of Dementia and Dysphagia
Understanding the Swallowing Process
Factors Affecting Swallowing in Dementia
Clinical Assessment of Dysphagia in Dementia
Putting a Multi-Modality Plan into Place
Ethical Considerations and Person-Centered Care
Case Studies and Practical Application
Mastering Preparedness for Dementia & Dysphagia Care
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