Utilizing both personal and professional experiences, this course aims to provide participants with skills to more fully understand those with memory impairment. Various forms of memory impairment will be defined as well as the manifestations and communication challenges that may be presented, both in and out of oral health settings. An interactive approach will be used to further the understanding of memory impairment. Real experiences will be shared along with practical information for the oral health professional’s own behavioral modification. Participants will find applications that can be used in all oral health practices, and perhaps even discover the beauty hidden beneath the disorder.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this session attendees will be able to:
Identify the various types of dementia
Explore the risks and causes of memory impairments, as well as explore recent research into medications
Familiarize the physical manifestations of memory impairment and recognize the various stages of the disease
Learn to utilize core cultural competency and humility strategies
Identify unique communication strategies and learn practical tips for communication and how to effectively deal with care resistive behaviors
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