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St. Patrick’s Manor863 Central StreetFramingham, MA 01701(508) 879-8000

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SEMINAR FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS

OCTOBER 29, 2014

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ALourdes CenterThe Lourdes Center for Memory Care reflects our many years of experience caring for individuals with memory impairment. Our state-of-the art center offers individualized therapeutic programs, meaningful activities and the loving environment and hospitality at the heart of our mission.

The Lourdes Center is designed to enhance the residents’ strengths and to maximize functioning. Our guiding principle is “resident-centered” care that fosters a home-like environment, and brings joy, and purpose to each day. Our interdisciplinary team works with each resident’s family to develop an individualized plan for their loved one .All members of our team receive specialized training in working with individuals with memory loss, so they can be creative and adapt their services to a resident’s life history, abilities and needs.

The facility itself is resident-centered, allowing for optimal freedom of movement and functioning. Each private room and bath has distinct has distinct color contrasts to aid in differentiating objects. The corridors have varied color schemes to designate different “neighborhood” areas as well. The enclosed courtyard is specially designed to appeal to each of the senses. This secured space features a fountain, edible flowers and plants, a walking path for greater mobility, and seating for residents and their families.

Applications have been made for Continuing Education Credits for RNs, LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, Social Workers, Activity Professionals Nursing Home Administrators, Dieticians, and Pastoral Care Professionals, ASHA Certification

Maintenance for Speech Therapist.

DEMENTIA CARE PROVIDER TRAINING

October 29, 2014 St. Patrick’s Manor Framingham, MA

PROGRAM OUTLINE

7:45 am Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:15 am Welcome and Introduction of Speakers

8:30 am - 9:30 am “Understanding Alzheimer/Dementia

as a disease Process” The learner will define dementia care needs that are attributed to memory difficulties, and identify

treatment options.

Presenter Claire Henry, M.Ed.,CDP

9:30 am - 9:45 am Break/Exhibit Display

9:45 am - 10:45 am “Understanding Person Centered Care

in today’s healthcare environment” The learner will have a better understanding of individualized treatment plans by incorporating

validation therapy techniques in to the care of the dementia client.

Presenter Claire Henry, M.Ed.CDP

11:00 am - 12:00 pm “Communication Techniques and Dementia”

The learner will understand how non-verbal communication impacts how the caregiver is going

to communicate to the person with dementia. Case studies will be presented, with hands-on

role playing to understand best practices with the dementia client.

Presenter Claire Henry, M.Ed.,CDP

12:00 pm -1:00 pm PMLunch/Exhibit Display

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm “Understanding abuse with the

dementia resident” In this session the learner will be able to identify

abuse within the dementia population, in addition to identifying the different types of abuse and

reporting procedures.

Presenter Joan Murphy,LICSW

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm “Activities of Daily Living Skills and Dementia”

The learner will be able to identify best practices when approaching Activities of Daily Living skills and dementia. This session will present techniques and approaches to bathing, present non-verbal cues to finding bathroom, and cueing techniques with

dressing and grooming.

Presenter Claire Henry, M.Ed, CDP

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break/Exhibit Display

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm “Enhanced Dining Experience”

The learner will identify intervention techniques for eating and nutrition for the dementia resident, in addition to creating dining environment that

promotes social engagement.

Presenter Claire Henry,M.Ed.,CDP

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm “The Language of Behaviors”

“The learner will be able to identify dementia behavior triggers and redirection strategies, and best

practices with non-pharmocological interventions

Presenter: Claire Henry, M. Ed., CDP

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm “Activity Driven Care”

The learner will have a better understanding of the role activities in dementia care, gearing the program

towards “meaningful engagement within the dementia care environment.

Presenter Anne J. Eagan, ACC

FACULTY

Claire Henry, M.Ed.,CDP, Masters level clinician and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Lourdes Center Director at St Patrick’s Manor, as Director of the Lourdes Center at St. Patrick’s Manor, state of the art program caring for those who are affected by Alzheimer’s and behavioral related diseases. Responsibilities include managing and coordination of all staff within the Alzheimer’s unit; evaluating clinical service functions to provide optimum care for each individual resident within the Lourdes Center. Functions as a liaison between staff and administration, staff, families and physicians to promote care for the resident with Alzheimer’s disease and other related disease. Other responsibilities include participation in weekly rounds with physicians, weekly behavioral rounds, design and implementation center training programs, evaluation and placement in admission meeting, and co-facilitate monthly Alzheimer Support Group meetings.

Joan Murphy LICSW, Llcensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who is Director of Social Services at St. Patrick’s Manor. Her focus of care encompasses interdisciplinary team approach and person centered care model with unique approach to residents and their families. Ms. Murphy is a strong advocate for the aging population, her philosophy of care promotes “active listening” and monitoring for behavioral symptoms in order to provide the most individualized treatment plans. Well known to team members for providing educational series staff members. Ms. Murphy is well known for educational classes on “Caregiver Stress” for both staff and family members; in addition to co-facilitating the Alzheimer’s Support Group at St. Patrick’s Manor, she remains actively involved in workshops and seminars about dementia care to ensure that the most current research approaches to care and caregiving are incorporated into her practice.

Anne J. Eagan, ACC Director of Activities at St. Patrick’s Manor for over 30 years. Anne is well known in Activity services field, particularily with her work in implementing multidimensional, meaningful activity programs. As Committee Chairperson for National Association of Activity Professionals and speaker for the Massachusetts Association of Activity Professionals has enabled her to develop seminars and conferences. Anne has received numerous awards and honors in her field most notably “in her work “People who make a Difference” and President’s Award of Excellence.