Communicating with Alzheimer's Patients and their Families: Strategies for Success
Length: 1 Hour 4 minutes
Communication with patients with memory loss is a challenge. Family members of these individuals often have even more difficulty understanding their loved ones' needs. This seminar will focus on ways to enhance patient care by enhancing your understanding of your patients and improving the Alzheimer's patients' understanding of you. Facilitating better communication between Alzheimer's patients and their family members is also a goal of this seminar
This content is suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels.
Original Date of Program: 4.10.2023
Stephanie Goldstein, BSW, LBSW, has been in healthcare for more than 15 years. Her experience includes both working directly with patients and as a manager in mental health and long term care. She is passionate about educating patients and families on options while promoting self-determination for those with complex physical, cognitive or mental health diagnoses. A frequent guest lecturer for Johns Hopkins University’s Certificate on Aging program, she also loves teaching professionals about best practices in working with older generations.