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Dementia And Aging Care CEU Courses for SLPs

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Aging Voice
Presented by Lauren Fay, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #11363Level: Introductory1 Hour
Many changes happen in the body over time, and the voice is no exception. Patients with vocal fold atrophy related to aging are a substantial part of the treatment-seeking population. This course explores epidemiology, physiology, evaluation, and treatment of voice disorders related to aging.

Dementia Care: Integrating Person-Centered Practices, Research, and Advocacy in Nursing Homes
Presented by Stephanie Richings, MS, CCC-SLP, Natalie Douglas, PhD, CCC-SLP
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Course: #11298Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores concrete ways to integrate person-centered practices, evidence-based communication strategies, and advocacy efforts for people living with dementia in nursing homes. The course provides participants with practical tools to support and enhance quality of life while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and systemic change.

Understanding And Supporting Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities With Cognitive Decline And Regressive Illness
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW
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Course: #1033916Level: Introductory1 Hour
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may exhibit dementia and clinical characteristics that are distinct to cognitive decline as they age across the lifespan. Recognizing and treating cognitive decline in adults with IDD can be challenging given other symptomatology that may exist. This webinar provides information to equip providers to identify the unique characteristics of regressive illness to effectively support the IDD population.

Dementia Staging and Using Teepa Snow’s GEMS® States for a Positive Approach to Dementia Care
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #11123Level: Intermediate1 Hour
There are many different types of dementia and the symptoms and progression can vary greatly. The commonality we all know is that dementia is progressive in nature, but each person’s journey along the way is different. How do we “label” one’s progression and how do we adjust our provision of care? The more we know, the better we can do and understand the why behind our support while maximizing the dignity and abilities of the person living with dementia.

Dining Well with Dementia: This Is a Lot to Swallow!
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #11028Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Dining well with dementia sounds easy, yet it has so many layers. Progressive brain changes associated with dementia, and their impact on one's senses, language, and motor skills are discussed in this course. How these changes affect feeding, swallowing, eating, intake, and nutrition/hydration are described, and practical tools and tips to add to your toolbox are provided.

SLPs in the Bathroom: Our Role in ADLs and Dementia
Presented by Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10976Level: Intermediate1 Hour
How speech-language pathologists assess and treat individuals with dementia in daily activities is described in this course, with emphasis on communication support for tasks like toileting, dressing, showering, and grooming. Evidence-based strategies to improve engagement and reduce behavioral challenges, as well as practical tips for overcoming barriers and utilizing strong documentation, are discussed.

PAIN: The Most Pervasive 4 Letter Word in Healthcare
Presented by Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CSRP, CBFP, FAPTA
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Course: #1033918Level: Introductory2 Hours
An introduction to pain science and management for the rehabilitation professional is provided in this course. Specifically, recognition of pain, the systemic and pervasive effects, and multifactorial treatment strategies for pain are addressed in this course.

Textbook: Cognitive Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia - Definition, Assessment, and Clinical Management
Presented by Kim McCullough, PhD, CCC-SLP, Kathryn A. Bayles, PhD, ASHA Fellow, Cheryl Tomoeda, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10911Level: Intermediate15.5 Hours
Based on the textbook Cognitive Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia: Definition, Assessment, and Clinical Management, this course provides the knowledge to diagnose and treat individuals with cognitive-communicative disorders associated with aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia-producing diseases, our fastest growing clinical population.

The SLP's Role for Aging Safely in Place: No Place Like Home
Presented by Jeanne Copeland, MS, CCC-SLP, RAC-CT, FNAP, Lindsay Larkin, MS, CCC-SLP, Stacie Delezene, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #10890Level: Intermediate1 Hour
An individual's environment and the ability to safely interact with it are at the core of maintaining quality of life across the lifespan. Key roles played by the SLP on the interprofessional collaborative team are described. How these roles positively impact a person’s ability to effectively engage with their routine environments and safely age in place are also discussed.

Using the Yale Swallow Protocol as a Screening Tool in Residential Care Settings
Presented by Amber B. Heape, CScD, CCC-SLP, FNAP
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Course: #10863Level: Introductory1 Hour
SLPs in residential care settings need an evidence-based tool to use for dysphagia screening. This course teaches clinicians differences between screenings and assessments, how to effectively use the Yale Swallow Protocol as a predictive tool, and its relationship to Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment.

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