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Understanding and Being Understood: Communicating in the Sphere of Dementia
Length: 2 Hours 52 minutes
As Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress, our ability to understand the patient constantly becomes more challenging. The patient’s declining ability to understand us can also become a major source of frustration and “behaviors.” Join us for this interactive program where we will discuss strategies for better understanding—and being understood by—some who has dementia.
Content Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Date of original program: 5.5.2023
Stephanie Goldstein
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.
