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Webinar: Dementia Communication 'on Steroids' during COVID
Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Category: Webinar

*During this time - LeadingAge Kansas will have special pricing on certain Webinar.  $39 for Members and $19 for Edge Members. 

Webinar: Dementia Communication 'on Steroids' during COVID

July 28, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Even before COVID, providers have understood that dementia care is ‘all about the approach.’ Now, during the time of COVID – when team members may be routinely wearing masks, gown and gloves – what are the implications for dementia communication? How might the use of PPE trigger additional confusion, anxiety, and behavioral symptoms? What specific skills can the wearer use to decrease frustration and increase comprehension for the person with dementia? How might video chats leave the person bewildered or agitated – and what specific strategies can the team member use to minimize this outcome? Participants of this webinar will explore these questions and more with Erin Bonitto, a nationally-known dementia communication coach. Please come ready to share your questions, experiences and best practices as we dive into ‘dementia communication on steroids’ during COVID.

Learning Objectives:

By completion of this session, the learner will be able to:

• List and define several basic skills for dementia communication known to reduce frustration and increase
comprehension for the person with dementia,
• Describe communication skills that a wearer of PPE (personal protective equipment) might use to reduce
apprehension and build rapport with the person with dementia,
• Discuss frustration-reducing communication strategies a team member might use to facilitate video chats
for the person with dementia and their loved ones.

Presenter:

Erin Bonitto, M.S., A.D.C.
Founder & Lead Coach – Gemini Consulting, Inc.

As the Founder and Lead Coach of Gemini Consulting, Erin Bonitto provides hands-on dementia communication coaching at partner communities across the nation, including skilled nursing homes, assisted living centers and memory care providers. Using the ‘Buddies Forever Dementia Communication Coaching System,’ Erin’s partner communities learn how to provide persons with dementia the gifts of pleasure, purpose and peace – while making measurable impacts on clinical and operational goals related to psychotropic use, behavioral outcomes, fall rates, team member morale and family satisfaction. These projects have been grant-funded in several states and described by providers as their ‘missing link’ to culture transformation. Her educational background includes an M.S. in Gerontology and an Activity Director Certification – but her true education began with jobs in dietary and caregiving, throughout her high school and college years. When Erin is not providing coaching, she can be found as a popular featured speaker at aging services conferences. She has been described as a speaker who “can bring tears to your eyes and make you laugh out loud,” all while delivering real-world, nuts and bolts tools that participants can put to use immediately.

 

Continuing Education:
Each connection is eligible for up to 6 individuals to receive continuing education credits.

This educational event has been approved for up to 1.0 continuing education hours in the core of Resident Care for Licensed Adult Care Home Administrators, Adult Care Home Operators and Dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Health Occupations and Credentialing approved provider number (LTS A0009).

LeadingAge Kansas is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 1.0 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, LPN or LMHT relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0102-1116.

*Continuing education hours are subject to change. 
*Dates and Times are subject to change.

Please note:  Participants are paying for one connection we suggest getting as many people around a computer as you can to view the webinars. If you log in with more than one connection you will be billed for additional connections. If you have questions about this, you can contact Nicole at [email protected]

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