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No matter the discipline, very few providers have received adequate training on safely and effectively meeting the complex mental and behavioural health needs of older adults.
Don’t be caught unprepared!
Whether you’re a social worker, psychologist, counsellor, nurse, OT, PT, SLP, or Long-Term Care professional, this training is exactly what you need to ensure proper care for geriatric patients facing Alzheimer’s, other dementias, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation. More than a broad overview, this training will give you specific strategies and interventions tailored to older adults.
During this specialized training you’ll receive:
Purchase today and leave feeling prepared and confident in your ability to overcome the most challenging complexities of working with geriatric patients as a Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS)!
BECOME CERTIFIED!
Completion of this training fulfils the educational requirements should you choose to apply for certification as a Certified Dementia Care Specialist (CDCS) – Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/CDCS for answers to frequently asked certification questions.
This online program is worth 13 hours CPD.
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Manual (Black & White Slides) (25.3 MB) | 98 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
Manual (Color Slides) (22.6 MB) | 98 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Micheal Shafer Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of people with dementia. Dr. Shafer holds multiple teaching positions in the Michigan State University School of Medicine in the departments Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Radiology.
Dr. Shafer lectures nationally on a variety of clinical and research issues, and has conducted numerous trainings for physicians about medication utilization and mechanisms of actions, particularly for those used to treat Alzheimer's Disease. His primary research/clinical interests include the assessment of neuropsychological disorders (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Alzheimer’s) and the study of localized brain functioning. Prior to earning his Ph.D., Dr. Shafer provided hospital-based counseling services and conducted research at the University of Maryland Medical School.
Dr. Shafer earned his M.A. degree in applied psychology from the University of Baltimore and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology with an emphasis on neuropsychology from the University of North Texas.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Micheal Shafer has employment relationships with Michigan Health, MSU PM&R, and PAR Rehab Services. He is the founder and president of Greater Lansing CARE Foundation. Dr. Shafer receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Micheal Shafer is a journal reviewer for Neuropsychology, Journal of Head Trauma, and the Journal of Primary Prevention. He is a member of the Functional Neurological Disorder Society (FNDS), the Clinical Neuropsychology (Division 40, APA), the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and the Michigan Psychological Association (MPA).
DAY 1
Dementia Differentiation, Diagnosis and Prognosis
Cognitive Assessment Essentials
Challenging Behavior Toolbox:
Trigger Identification, Problem Solving, and Compassionate Intervention Strategies
Verbal and Non-Verbal Strategies for Communication:
Reduce Frustration and Increase Understanding with Dementia Patients
Tips and Tactics for Successfully Working with Caregivers
DAY 2
How Aging Impacts Mental Health
Geriatric Pharmacology:
Essential Considerations for Safety and Effectiveness
Late-Life Depression:
Assessment and Interventions
Suicide in Older Adults:
How to Recognize the Warning Signs and Properly Intervene
Alcohol and Drug Use in the Elderly
Late-Life Anxiety:
Identification and Treatment Strategies Adapted to Older Adults
Trauma-Informed Treatment of Older Adults
The Role of Nutrition in Geriatric Behavioral Problems
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