Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia and Caregiving

 

View topics from Wyoming Dementia Together caregiver network! Topics include: Types of Dementia and the Importance of Diagnosis.  Continence Care and Personal Hygiene.  Tackling the Ethical Considerations of Dementia.  Driving and Dementia: Family Conversations.  Caregiver Self Care: Nutrition and Physical Activity & The Importance of Sleep.  And more!

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Hospital Safety with Parkinson’s Disease Webinar (CG/HP)

Speakers include Dr. Barbara Leffler, a Parkinson’s Foundation Hospital Lead Ambassador and care partner to her husband, Gary Drescher. Dr. Leffler is a retired Clinical Psychologist and Registered Nurse. Gary Drescher is a Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador who has lived with Parkinson’s Disease since 2017.  Co hosted by Dr. Zoe Kriegel Ph.D. CCC-SLP at UW   | TC: 9819 | .75 Hour

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 Living in Long Term Care Today: Maintaining Engagement (CG/HP)

Presented by Maya Pignatore, PhD.  Psychologist.  Presented as part of the Living in Long Term Care Today Webinar Series 2023 | TC: 8827 | 1 Hour

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Living in Long Term Care Today: Boosting Health & Safety for Your Loved Ones (CG/HP)

Presented by Crystal Morse, MSHSA, CSW.  Infection Prevention Specialist.  Presented as part of the Living in Long Term Care Today Webinar Series 2023 | TC: 8828 | 1 Hour

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Living in Long Term Care Today: Honoring and Understanding End of Life (CG/HP)

Presented by Jessica Moen, RN and Team of Laramie Hospice.  Presented as part of the Living in Long Term Care Today Webinar Series 2023 | TC: 8829 | 1 Hour

Living in Long Term Care Today: COVID 19-The Virus, Viral Spread, Immunity, Vaccination, and Treatments (CG/HP)

Presented by Jason Gigley, PhD Associate Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Wyoming.  Presented as part of the Living in Long Term Care Today Webinar Series 2023 | TC: 8830 | 1 Hour

(SWDC) How to Talk to Your Doctor: Advocating for Your Loved One (CG)

Speakers: Presenters: Dr. Tabitha Thrasher, DO, University of Wyoming Family Practice & Brittany Hager, PA-C, Wyoming Neurologic Associates

Presented as part of the Strengthening Wyoming's Dementia Community Event, November 30th, 2022 | TC: 8822 | 1 Hour

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(SWDC) Wyoming Dementia Together: “Introduction to Music Therapy” (CG)

Presenters: Zane Rutledge, MT-BC & Nicasia Rivera, MMT MA MT-BC with VIBES in Casper, WY

Presented as part of the Strengthening Wyoming's Dementia Community Event, November 30th, 2022 | TC: 8823 | 1 Hour

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(SWDC) Levels of Care (CG)

Presenters: Kenyne Humphrey, Certified Dementia Practitioner. Breanne Johnson- Breanne Johnson is the Casper Area Manager for Home Instead. Matthew Guerttman- Matthew is the CEO for Wyoming Neurologic Associates

Presented as part of the Strengthening Wyoming's Dementia Community Event, November 30th, 2022 | TC: 8824 | 1 Hour

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Introduction to Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST): Make a Difference for Those with Dementia (HP)

Speakers: Debbie Hayden, RN, BNS, OTR/L, Director of Occupational Therapy at Perry County Memorial. Debbie Blessing, BS. Project Coordinator for A.T. Still University Area Health Education Centers (ATSU AHEC). Kenyne
Humphrey, Administrator of Mountain Plaza Assisted Living. | May 20th, 2022 | TC: 8817 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Learning Objectives: To introduce Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) as a psychosocial intervention
  for persons with mild to moderate dementia. To learn how CST was designed and evaluated. To understand the key features, principles and structure of CST. To demonstrate the various methods of CST delivery.

Music Therapy: Helping Aging Adults, Loved Ones, and the World Connect and Heal (HP)

Zane Rutledge, Music Therapist | May 20th, 2022 | TC: 8816 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Learning Objectives: Explain music therapy and its scope of clinical practice. Examine music therapy in
  memory care and the role live music plays in treatment. Explore the outcomes of memory care patients
  who received music therapy.

SHARE for Dementia: An evidence-based dyadic intervention program (HP)

Dani Guerttman, CRT, QDCP, QDCS, Executive Director and Program Manager for Wyoming Dementia Care. Heather Comstock, BA, MSc, Dementia Care Educator, Dementia Friendly Wyoming | May 20th, 2022 | TC: 8815 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Learning Objectives: Describe the mission of SHARE. Define the five intervention goals of SHARE.
  Identify multiple benefits that persons living with dementia and their caregivers will gain from participating in the SHARE program.

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Panel Discussion: "Dear Providers: What Caregivers Would Like You to Know."(HP)

Panelists: Scott Veatch, Spousal Caregiver. Julie Grant, Family Caregiver. Carol Taylor, LCSW. | May 19th, 2022 | TC: 8814 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Objectives: Understand what caregivers’ need when caring for a loved one. Identify communication
  strategies to compassionately support caregiver journeys. Discover how you can care for the family as
  your patient/client.

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It’s More Than Personal: Caring for People Living with Dementia is a Public Health Priority (HP)

Joseph Gaugler, PhD | May 19th, 2022 | TC: 8809 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Learning Objectives: Understand how caregiving operates as a social determinant of health. Learn about how dementia caregiving demands policy and public health attention. Understand the mission, vision, and activities of the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving.

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Advocacy and Access to Care Coordination with Family Members (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW. Elder Care Advisors Geriatric Care Management. Owner | May 19th, 2022 | TC: 8808 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Learning Objectives: Identify key persons and processes in various medical settings; that is, who you
  speak with for issue-specific best outcomes. Provide information about care partner's roles and rights
  within the health care system as advocates for their loved one. Offer support and tools for enhancing
  your knowledge and confidence as an advocate in the maze of medical landscapes.

Help for the Caregiver: Introduction to Wyoming Dementia Together Caregiver Network (CG/HP)

Presenters: WDT Professional Support Team: Carol Taylor, LCSW. Theresa Robinett, MOT, OTR/L. Dani Guerttman, Dementia Specialist. Lea Grubbs, Familial Caregiver. Deb Vaughn, Familial Caregiver. Scott Veatch, Spousal Caregiver, Moderator. | May 18th, 2022 | TC: 8803 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Objectives: Learn about the Wyoming Dementia Together Network. Learn about shared caregiver experiences.
• More information on the Wyoming Dementia Together Network

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Understanding Behavior Change in Dementia (CG/HP)

Kyle S. Page, PhD, ABPP. Geriatric Psychologist | May 18th, 2022 | TC: 8801 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Objectives: List additional words to describe behavior change in someone with dementia. Describe behaviors as occurring in a chain of events. Discuss how behavior and distress are forms of communication

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Responding to Distress in Dementia: Learning Core Interaction Skills (CG/HP)

Kyle S. Page, PhD, ABPP. Geriatric Psychologist | May 18th, 2022 | TC: 8802 | 1 Hour

• From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  
• Objectives: Identify at least 3 core skills for interacting with someone with dementia. Describe how language changes over the course of dementia. Explain how your surroundings may influence a person’s behavior .

Caring for the Caregiver: Intro to the Caregiver Network (CG/HP)

Sabine Schenck and Carol Taylor, LCSW  | November 4th, 2020 | TC: 6887 | 1 Hour

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Caring for the Caregiver: Resiliency and Mindfulness during the Holidays (CG/HP)

Heidi Maxwell, PsyD  | November 18th, 2020 | TC: 6888 | 1 Hour

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Dementia and Your Changing Financial Abilities (CG/HP)

Kyle Page, PhD  | May 24th, 2019 | TC: 6800 | 1 Hour

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Navigating the Caregiver Journey (CG/HP)

Stella Montano  | TC: 6858

• Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging | October 3rd, 2018 | 1 hour

• Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of caring for the caregiver and come away with three tips that will help cre-ate balance for the caregiver and the person they are caring for; Learn how to create a “caring circle” for the caregiver and their loved one that includes support and resources from family, professionals and the community; Learn a few engagement and communication techniques that will lessen the stress and burden for the caregiver and their loved one

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Caregiving Values in Action (CG/HP)

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Identifying Community Resources (CG/HP)

View this Module and complete the Evaluation Event Survey (for CEs upon request)

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Creating a Circle of Care (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW  | June 2nd, 2017 | TC: 6834