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Digital Seminar

Differentiating Dementia and Developing a Management Plan


Speaker:
Amy Siple, APRN
Duration:
2 Hours
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN and FR, handouts in EN and FR
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Sep 30, 2022
Product Code:
POS078465


Description

This session explores the clinical evaluation of dementia and the cognitive assessment tools we use. Profiles of common dementias will be discussed as well as the associated neuropsychiatric symptoms. Important components of a management plan for clients with dementia will be addressed, including a review of realistic goals, meaningful interventions, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.

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Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Earn up to 2.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession. 


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PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 2.0 contact hours. Expires: 07/29/2025.


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PESI, Inc.  is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider # 3322. This Distance-Learning Independent activity is offered at 0.2  CEUs Intermediate, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

 

Full attendance at this live activity qualifies for 2.0 contact hours.

 



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Speaker

Amy Siple, APRN's Profile

Amy Siple, APRN Related seminars and products


Amy Siple, APRN, is a national speaker on healthcare issues that impact older adults and the empowerment of healthcare givers. She has been serving the primary care needs of residents in long-term care as a nurse practitioner for over 23 years. Amy has been appointed by three Kansas governors to serve on boards and task forces to represent the needs of older adults and currently serves on the Kansas board for Adult Care Home Executives. Amy is a TEDx speaker and a content expert for Project Echo. Under her leadership, as president of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Kansas became the 26th state to pass full practice authority for APRNs in 2022. She was given the AANP state award for excellence in 2023.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amy Siple has an employment relationship with Wichita Medical Associates. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amy Siple is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Geriatric Advanced Practice Nurses Association.


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Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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Objectives

  1. Identify at least two considerations in the clinical evaluation of dementia.
  2. Differentiate between at least two types of dementia.
  3. Identify at least three nonpharmacologic care considerations for the client with dementia.
  4. Identify at least three pharmacologic care considerations for the client with dementia.

Outline

  • Clinical Evaluation of Dementia
    • Differentiate between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, delirium, and early dementia
    • The clinical evaluation
    • Common cognitive assessment tools
  • Types of Dementia
    • Profiles of common dementias
    • Diagnosis and treatment of common dementias
  • Nonpharmacologic Care Considerations
    • Cognitive interventions
    • Environmental modifications
    • Interpersonal Approaches
  • Pharmacologic Care Considerations
    • Dementia stabilization therapy (ACHEI, NMDA receptor antagonist, Amyloid Beta directed antibody)- Limitations of the research and potential risks
    • Neuropsychiatric symptom management (antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, antianxiety agents, antidepressants…)- Limitations of the research and potential risks

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Physician Assistants
  • Speech Language Pathologists
  • Other Healthcare Professionals

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