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Member
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November 30, 2023
The clear concise approaches to every level of therapy.
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Jessica
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November 28, 2023
This course was nice to confirm that what I am doing in my work setting is functional but it also reminded me that I can do more as well!
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Member
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November 26, 2023
Amber is very knowledgeable and able to present her information to us.
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holly
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November 24, 2023
Great descriptions and applicable therapy activities
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Mary
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November 18, 2023
Helpful, specific examples of goals for patients across GDS
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Member
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November 15, 2023
Really loved the breakdown and review of what treatment approaches were appropriate for what levels.
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Beth
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November 13, 2023
Great information speaking to goals for all levels of the GDS.
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Member
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November 12, 2023
the way they went over how to do it
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Craig
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November 12, 2023
This is a fantastic review of GDS and the behaviors of each stage; presenter provided great examples of each stage which are helpful
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Member
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November 10, 2023
Although I do not work with this population I do have family members who are either dealing with dementia themselves or are caregivers.
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Tina
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November 10, 2023
The only reason I didn't give it an "excellent" is that it was rated "intermediate" but I found it to be pretty basic? Amber is an excellent presenter and provides her content in a colloquial style ...it is always clear that she is not removed from patient care settings and I love that part.
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Ashleigh
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November 6, 2023
Information was presented in a very organized manner, information was applicable to the population I serve every day, and I love the way she broke down the information on each slide (into each GDS group) -- very helpful!!
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Judy
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November 4, 2023
The information and presenter were excellent.
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Member
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October 30, 2023
Clear explanations with great examples.
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Member
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October 29, 2023
Good review of this information.
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Member
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October 19, 2023
Breakdown of tx focus and goals specific to GDS 6 & 7.
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Jill
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October 10, 2023
Clear, valuable, and specific information presented!
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Member
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October 4, 2023
Breaking down the stages of dementia, example of goals that could be written
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Dorothy
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September 19, 2023
The presenter covered each area of the topic efficiently
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Linda
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September 17, 2023
Amber provided specific details of each level of cognitive deficits, specific examples of functional tasks, specific examples of goals, excellent slides, recommendations for specific assessment tools to help begin therapy, written transcript availability, intelligible & easy to understand verbal presentation.
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Member
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September 7, 2023
I feel the course connected speech pathology and how to address functional care with dementia well.
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Laura
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September 3, 2023
gave me a different perspective regarding working with people with dementia and appropriate goals for each level
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Member
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September 1, 2023
Great course and review!
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Candace
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August 29, 2023
Details and simple explanations of dementia levels and functional goals that can be individualized to a specific patient
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Member
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August 14, 2023
Good review of stages of dementia, and appropriate goals.
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Member
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August 11, 2023
Very clear verbal info & excellent visual aids.
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Susan
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July 28, 2023
Excellent lecture with graphics that make it easy to discuss. Good examples of GDS levels and very clear.
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Member
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July 28, 2023
Clear cut descriptions, explanations, charts.
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Diane
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July 24, 2023
The instructor gave valuable practical information about the GDS stages of dementia and how to go about writing functional goals for the various stages. She was well organized in her presentation.
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Member
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July 24, 2023
Short
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Linda
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July 19, 2023
Excellent information and examples of goals
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Jaimie
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July 10, 2023
I learned so much during this presentation, and so much of the information will be directly applicable to my "next day" so to speak. I enjoyed it very much!
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Kristen
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July 1, 2023
Great information on functional goal writing
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Member
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June 29, 2023
Excellent course information from engaging speaker!!
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Hannah
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June 26, 2023
Amber's expertise and prior experience in the field of gerontology (related to cognition) gave this presentation a both enjoyable and effective aspect. She gave great examples of goal and treatment areas for each GDS level. This presentation is great reference material for anybody who works with cognitive-communication diagnoses.
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Fran
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June 24, 2023
This was an excellent course, being one of the best I have taken. I am very interested in this area. The information was presented in a concise manner and the graphics were most helpful. Thank you for this excellent course.
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Member
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June 23, 2023
Applicable to setting
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Member
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June 23, 2023
the information
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Member
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June 15, 2023
the way she breaks everything down
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Member
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June 11, 2023
I liked the examples at each GDS stage
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susan
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May 29, 2023
very clear and concise presentation
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Traci
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May 26, 2023
very functional and applicable information
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Vicki
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May 20, 2023
I learned how to better design short term goals for individuals with dementia, especially GDS 2-3 MCI and GDS 4-5. This course will be very beneficial for a patient with Lewy Body Dementia at GDS 4-5.
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robin
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May 15, 2023
took the pain out of goal writing for the dementia resident
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Teresa
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May 7, 2023
Clear explanation of GDS stages, characteristics and treatment. Good explanations and examples of goal writing.
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Member
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May 6, 2023
knowledgeable
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Kelly
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May 2, 2023
Informative presentation with the breakdown of the levels and therapy goals applicable to each level.
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Ann
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April 26, 2023
Very helpful info- will definitely consult the Dementia Diaries mentioned.
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Jeniffer
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April 18, 2023
Great review of the GDS levels and tx at each level as well.
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Rose
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April 9, 2023
interesting
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Member
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April 7, 2023
All the information was useful and clearly presented! Great course!
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Christine
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April 4, 2023
Relevant, easily translated to SNF setting
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Monica
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March 26, 2023
Excellent information
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Member
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March 26, 2023
Great Thanks Amber. I needed an updated refresh.
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angela
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March 21, 2023
Easy format and practical clinical suggestions
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Member
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March 20, 2023
Super helpful content with focus on GDS levels and goal writing!
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Member
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March 16, 2023
such a great organized and practical presentation!
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Alexandra
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March 12, 2023
Content and approach were very relevant to my practice!
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Member
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March 12, 2023
I feel it was a great refresher of the steps and made good examples of way to Make goals more personal and function for people at various stages of dementia and I am excited to improve my goal writing at work.
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Member
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February 24, 2023
Great review of functional therapy targets!
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Heather
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February 22, 2023
This was helpful for me as I transition to treating adults, especially since patients with dementia make up such a large portion of the population.
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Lori
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February 22, 2023
I have several clients progressing through the stages of dementia and I've had quite a bit of trouble writing meaningful goals for them. I loved the dialogue around the different states of dementia and what kind of deficits might be emerging as well as what therapy techniques and activities would be ideal for that group. Very helpful!
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Member
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February 19, 2023
Very helpful and informative! Great information.
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Member
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February 18, 2023
Great course layout. Lots of great info to put into practice
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Adele
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February 15, 2023
Information that can be immediately used in a facility. Really like the "formula" the presenter used to create SMART goals.
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Kayla
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February 13, 2023
Amber’s courses are clinically relevant and some of the best I’ve taken on this subject.
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Member
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February 12, 2023
A lot of good information!!!
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Member
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February 9, 2023
Very helpful course. I will be able to take information from the course directly into my daily practice with patients.
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Member
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February 8, 2023
The breakdown of all the levels in the GDS with characteristics was incredible. This is going to help me write goals and understand the GDS better to help my pateints.
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Member
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February 5, 2023
Good, descriptive, useful information about the 6 stages of dementia. Good goal writing information. Enjoyed this presentation.
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Member
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February 2, 2023
Loved the chart that listed each GDS level and appropriate interventions for each level
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Member
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January 30, 2023
Excellent and well organized details of the different stages and tx goals.
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Abbey
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January 30, 2023
Good examples
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Kristin
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January 28, 2023
Great detail
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Member
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January 27, 2023
The course was well organized, very functional and applicable, and person-centered. Excellent content and delivery!
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Member
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January 21, 2023
Real world examples.
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Kenneth
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January 18, 2023
Great Examples. Specific and Reality based.
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Darcie
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January 16, 2023
The outline of building functional goals was very useful!
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Rebecca
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January 15, 2023
This was great for having an 'all you need'/'dementia go to source' in one seminar (e.g. dementia stages defined, evidence based treatment per stage, and functional goals per stage). Even assessment was included with BCRS. Will be printing the PDF for keeping and refence on my desk.
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Roslyn
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January 14, 2023
I learned so much from this course. The information is pertinent to my professional and personal life.I'm also glad that the presenter mentioned the Dementia Diary Series. I will be taking those courses because of her recommendation.
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Member
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January 12, 2023
This course has expanded my knowledge and ability to better serve my patients. I highly recommend this course to anyone working with dementia patients!
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Member
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January 12, 2023
easy to follow and understand
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Heidi
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January 9, 2023
Good course for for those working in a geriatric population. Good examples of goals.
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Laura
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January 8, 2023
The dementia scale as well as examples of patient behaviors at each stage helped understanding of each of these.
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Donna
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December 31, 2022
I already use the BCRS frequently, but this course showed me a whole new way of applying it to the GDS in terms of writing meaningful, functional, purposeful and concise goals. Very important course for the multi-level facility care SLP.
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Becca
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December 30, 2022
Each stage of dementia was outlined in a clear way, with applicable examples of attributes.
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Lila
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December 28, 2022
Really enjoyed this class! Interesting breakdown of levels of decline ~ excellent examples! (Thought of past family members with dementia and understood their levels of dementia through this presentation), thank you!
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Susan
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December 28, 2022
Presenter did an excellent job explaining GDS levels and how to write goals for each level including late/severe stage 7. I loved that she emphasized that goals for patients with dementia should be meaningful and patient centered not "cookie cutter" goals.
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Kelly
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December 27, 2022
My mom has dementia and it was extremely informative to me and helped me realize a lot of important things because I do take care of her.
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Pamela
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December 27, 2022
I loved the examples presented for more effective goal writing.
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Member
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December 27, 2022
This presenter gave real world examples.
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Bobbie
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December 26, 2022
Outstanding speaker. Practical, simple, precise yet flexible information as needed. Great explanation of stages of dementia . I look forward to having her as a speaker again~
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Julie
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December 26, 2022
I liked how the presenter organized the information. It was very easy to follow.
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Member
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December 26, 2022
Great information. Enthusiastic presenter. Passionate.
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Clara
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December 24, 2022
This was a very beneficial course that made goal setting simple. A clear understanding of dementia stages and goals appropriate for each stage was not part of my training as a SLP.
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Member
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December 24, 2022
Very informative!
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Ann
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December 20, 2022
The GDS levels were very understandable along with goals to target for each level were easy to understanding.
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Janae
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December 19, 2022
focusing on GDS, examples of each GDS level, and focus of treatment/goals that should be targeted at each level
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Karen
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December 18, 2022
Teaching style, clear cut information that is descriptive, realistic and applicable to my practice. She gave so many examples of goals that gave me clear understanding of what's necessary to write a meaningful goal.
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Kathrine
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December 18, 2022
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