HIGN/NGNA Webinar: Non-Pharmacological Alzheimer's Care: Preventing Challenging Behaviors
Many behaviors of older adults who have Alzheimer's disease provide challenges for caregivers. Knowing what to expect and what to do to prevent or manage specific behaviors increases satisfaction of caregivers and care recipients. This presentation will provide a framework for rethinking challenging behaviors will provide guidance for choosing effective interventions.
This webinar will award 1 contact hour.
Many behaviors of older adults who have Alzheimer's disease provide challenges for caregivers. Knowing what to expect and what to do to prevent or manage specific behaviors increases satisfaction of caregivers and care recipients. This presentation will provide a framework for rethinking challenging behaviors will provide guidance for choosing effective interventions.
This webinar will award 1 contact hour.
Dr. Sparks has extensive experience working with older adults in multiple healthcare settings. Her doctorate is in adult health nursing, with a concentration in geriatrics and specialization in Alzheimer's disease. She received a grant to develop and implement an undergraduate course and a certificate program about Alzheimer's disease, authored several articles related to delirium and dementia, presents nationally on aging topics, and received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Gerontological Nursing Association. She has personal as well as professional experience with Alzheimer's disease.
Cost: $99.00
NGNA, NICHE Hospitals and NYU Faculty, Students and Alumni receive discounts.
Contact webinars@hartfordign.org
