The Portal of Geriatrics Online Education

Communication and Dementia

Communication and Dementia

Oklahoma Geriatric Education Center
Authors:  
Thomas A. Teasdale, MD
Sponsor: 
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id: 
20250
Posted: 
09/23/2008
Updated: 
07/05/2010
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Abstract: 

Online webinar designed to educate direct care providers about best practices when treating a demented person.

Educational objectives: 

At the end of this webinar, participants should be able to: Explain characteristics of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease Recoognize challenges to providing quality care to individuals with dementia Utilize several communication techniques when working with persons with memory loss and confusion.

Discipline/specialty: 
Contact person/corresponding author: 
Jessie Colgate: [email protected]
Suggested Citation:
Thomas A. Teasdale. Communication and Dementia. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2008 Available from: https://www.pogoe.org/productid/20250