For those living with dementia, changes in communication ability and behavioral symptoms are common. This course will identify common communication changes, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, discuss behavior as a form of communication, and explain triggers for behavior changes. We’ll use case studies and your detective skills to apply the 6 W’s strategy for understanding and responding to challenging behavioral symptoms in dementia.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Discuss how communication abilities change for the person living with dementia

• Describe how abnormal brain changes can affect a person living with dementia’s behavior

• Identify 7 common behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia

• Explain 8 common triggers for behavioral symptoms

• Apply the 6 W’s to understand and respond to behavioral symptoms

PRESENTER: 

Lindsey Vajpeyi, ADC/MC, BF-CMT, CDP, CADDCT

Lindsey Vajpeyi is the Director of Education and Outreach at Insight Memory Care Center. She is passionate about quality dementia care from professionals, support and education for care partners, and assisting those with dementia to retain a sense of self and purpose throughout every stage of the disease.

This course is FREE and 2 CEs are available!

This class is hosted by The Kensington Reston and presented by Insight Memory Care Center.

Two CEs are available for social workers and nurses. For more details, please visit InsightMCC.org/events to confirm eligibility.

RSVP:

Please register by contacting Karen Carter at 571-570-9607 or kcarter@kensingtonsl.com.

Proof of vaccination is needed to complete your registration.