Caring for persons living with dementia is a challenging task, with a wide variance in behaviors and conditions. But one thing is very clear — the need for better dementia care and better dementia care training continues to grow.
Join renowned dementia care expert Teepa Snow as we cover the state of dementia care in the U.S. This discussion will shed light on how current post-acute facilities may be unprepared for the dementia care needs on the near horizon and inform you and your team on how to start to make those preparations today to dramatically improve care and organizational stability.
During this session, you will learn:
• The current forecast for dementia and dementia care in the U.S., including the potential growing population and the number of available professional caregivers
• The difference between dementia care training and dementia care education
• How to build a culture of care in your post-acute organization for better interactions with those persons living with dementia
Teepa Snow is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her experiences led her to develop the GEMS® dementia classification model and the Positive Approach® training strategies. Her company,...