SLP Cognition and Communication Strategies for Patients with Dementia
Certificates
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional Area).
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Course Details
Identify types of dementia often encountered.
List SLP evaluation techniques to assess cognition and level of dementia.
State types of cognition and communication treatment modalities often used for patients with dementia.
Identify types of patient/family educational needs related to managing cognition.
Outline:
Overview
Prevalence and Types of Dementia
Prevalence of Dementia
Mortality with Dementia (For Year 2015)
Prognosis and Potential Outcomes for SLP Treatment
Types of Dementia
Types of Dementia: Alzheimer’s Disease
Types of Dementia: Vascular Dementia
Types of Dementia: Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Types of Dementia: Fronto-temporal Lobar Degeneration
Types of Dementia: Mixed Dementia
Knowledge Check
Dementia Stages
Dementia Staging Systems: Simple Stages and Severity
Dementia Staging Models: Global Deterioration Scale (GDS)
Dementia Staging Models: BCRS, GDS, and FAST
Dementia Staging Models: Allen Cognitive Disability Model Tests
Dementia Staging Models: GEMS® Brain Change Model
Other Screening Tools
Hearing Screening
Other Assessments
Knowledge Check
Cognitive-Communicative and Swallowing Abilities and Deficits
Dementia Stages and Some Cognitive, Communication, and Swallowing Strengths
Dementia Stages and Some Cognitive, Communication, and Swallowing Difficulties
Knowledge Check
SLP Treatment Strategies for Dementia
Assistive Technology
Cognitive Interventions
Cognitive Interventions: Cognitive Training
Cognitive Interventions: Cognitive Stimulation
Cognitive Interventions: Computer-Based Interventions
Environmental Modification
Environmental Modification: Ambient Music and Nature Sounds
Environmental Modification: Aromatherapy
Environmental Modification: Bright Light Therapy
Environmental Modification: Snoezelen Rooms
Environmental Modification: Visual Signs and Perceived Barriers
Information Processing
Montessori Techniques
Music Therapy
Reality Orientation
Reminiscence Therapy
Sensory Stimulation
Simulated Presence Therapy
Spaced Retrieval
Validation Therapy
What Worked?
Knowledge Check
Caregiver Education Information
Caregiver Education Topics
Caregiver Education Tools
Communication Training for Caregivers
Communication Support Training for Caregivers
Knowledge Check
Summary
Resources
References
Instructor: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience with older adults in post-acute care settings (skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home health, outpatient clinics, etc.). In her previous role as a national clinical director for a large contract therapy company, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to clinical rehabilitation needs of the older adult. She currently provides rehabilitation consulting services that draw upon her expertise. She has spoken at various national conferences on the topic of rehabilitation services for persons with dementia and is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Disclosure: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: intermediate level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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