The Avila Institute of Gerontology has been invited to present at the 2010 Catholic Healthcare Assembly "FORGING OUR FUTURE: Strengthening the Ministry through Turbulent Times".


PRE-ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION

There are many causes of Dementia and understanding the cause is crucial in deciding how to minister to each person based on his/her individual diagnosis. This seminar discusses the different types of Dementia, care issues that arise, recent studies and ways to enhance family visits and family concerns.

For schedule and registration information visit the CHA pre-assembly page.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Discuss the difference between delirium, depression and dementia.
  
  
• Discuss the different causes of dementia and symptoms specific to four common dementias.
  
  
• Discuss behavorial and psychological changes typically associated with common dementias.
  
  
• Discuss non-pharmacologic interventions that assist the individual with common dementias to function at the highest level.
  
  
• Discuss the benefits and risks of Pharmaceutical interventions available for common dementias.
  
  
• Discuss challenges that families face when admitting a family member with dementia to a facility.
  
  
• Discuss positive interventions for families to implement during visits with a loved one who has dementia.