MEM502 - Dementia Training: Communication (1.0 HR)
The information provided here includes an overview of communicating with people with dementia, including challenges and strategies for adapting communication to each person.
Purpose: This seven-module series about the care of people with dementia is written for all levels of caregivers and health care providers. Topics covered in this series include understanding dementia, communication, behavior management, philosophy of care, person-centered activities, activities of daily living, and ethical dilemmas. The information provided here includes an overview of communicating with people with dementia, including challenges and strategies for adapting communication to each person.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe how dementia affects communication skills.
2. Discuss strategies and guidelines for verbal communication.
3. Discuss strategies and guidelines for nonverbal communication.
4. Describe validation therapy and its usefulness in communicating with persons with dementia.
5. Discuss and execute strategies for communicating with people who are non-communicative or unresponsive.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.