Effective Communication when Working with Individuals with Dementia

Effective Communication when Working with Individuals with Dementia - Disclosure

Course Description

This course provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the impact upon communication at various stages of dementia. Attendees learned strategies to enhance communication and various barriers as they work with patients with dementia and their family members.

Elements of Competence

Interview of the combined staff among UW-Madison speech language pathologists and identified a need for education in understanding the various stages of dementia and impacts upon communication along with strategies and challenges in efforts to improve interactions

Objectives

As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe how different stages of dementia affect a person’s ability to understand, process, and express language.

2. Identify communication techniques that enhance interactions with individuals living with dementia.

3. Explain common communication barriers and demonstrate appropriate, empathetic responses to reduce frustration and improve connection.

Method of Participation

The estimated time to complete this online activity and exam is 1 hour(s). To receive credit, a passing grade of 100% is required on a short online quiz. You will have opportunities to retake the quiz to achieve a passing score. After you have completed your exam and evaluation you will be able to automatically print your credit letter.

Credit

ASHA Approved Provider

This activity is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Faculty

Nathaniel Chin, MD

Kari Esser, MS, CCC-SLP

Faculty Disclosure

In compliance with requirements of ASHA's Continuing Education Board concerning transparency in course planning, delivery and marketing, below is information of speakers' financial and non-financial interests relevant to the content of their presentations.

Instructional Personnel/Guest Speakers

Lecturer: Nathaniel Chin, MD
Financial disclosures:
Consulting fee – NewAmsterdam Pharma
Consulting fee – Eli Lilly
Honoraria – Alzheimer’s Association

Non-financial disclosure:
Member – Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Lecturer: Kari Esser, MS, CCC-SLP
Financial disclosure:
Salary – UW Health

Non-financial disclosure:
None

Commercial Support

There is no commercial support for this activity.

Computer Requirements

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