Understanding how biological and environmental factors influence the unfolding of cognitive changes as we age may provide strategies to protect memory and cognition. This lecture highlights cutting edge research directed towards prevention of AD as well as epidemiological research that identifies factors that positively or negatively influence the risk of dementing illnesses.
Content Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Please note there is no virtual/streaming option
LOCATION:
Brightview Senior Living Columbia
6670 Martin Blvd
Columbia, MD 21044
Jenerations is a Certified Sponsor of professional continuing education with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners and International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners for members holding certifications as CDP, CDCM and CADDCT. This is approved for 3 CEU.
Jenerations Health Education is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17753 for 3Contact Hours. This certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course ends. *All attendees seeking nursing credits are responsible for confirming that their own licensing board accepts contact hours approved by other state nursing boards.
Jenerations Health Education is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. Jenerations Health Education maintains responsibility for this program.
Participant is awarded 3 Category I Maryland Social Work CEUs
Jenerations Health Education is approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) as a continuing education provider, #20-801JHE. This activity is approved for 3 CMC contact hours.
This course meets the Office of Health Care Quality's Assisted Living Units criteria for recommendation for training to be offered to the assisted living providers of Maryland. Jenerations Health Education is an approved provider for the above stated course for Assisted Living Manager continuing education. 3hours awarded.
PPT presentation (55.1 MB) | Available after Registration |
Joanna Frankel is a graduate of Towson University with her Bachelors in both Psychology and Gerontology. Following, Joanna obtained her MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and a focus in Aging. Since, Joanna has been working in the long-term care setting for over 15 years. Her experience includes directing the social work department in a 205-bed facility, with clients who have a variety of mental health issues, long term care needs, at end of life, on dialysis and who are ventilator dependent. Additionally, Joanna is passionate about and has expertise in dementia, advance directives/end of life and mental health issues in the elderly. Furthermore, she has spent the last 10 years consulting in several nursing homes, educating social workers on the proper practices of long-term care while providing clinical supervision. Joanna has always educated interdisciplinary teams, patients and families on various topics on aging. When Joanna isn’t working, you can find her playing ball with her husband and 2 boys or at the nearest sushi restaurant.
Objectives/Agenda:
45 minutes: Discuss at least 3 risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
45 minutes: Identify at least 3 factors that decrease risk or protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
15 minutes: BREAK
45 minutes: Explain the role of education in decreasing risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
45 minutes: Practice strategies for discussing prevention with patients and clients.
*Successful completion of this seminar will require attendance for the entire event, signing in & out as well as completion & submission of the evaluation form.
*Certificates distributed upon completion & receipt of evaluation
*Partial credit is not offered
Q: Do you offer ADA Accommodations?
A: Yes! If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact us via email at contact@jenerationshealth.com at least two weeks prior to the course date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Q: What do I do if I have a complaint/grievance?
A: For grievances, contact Jenerations Health Education at 443-416-7710 or contact@jenerationshealth.com.
Bibliography & References available upon request