Rehabilitation for Persons with Dementia: Making Therapy Worth It

Susan Staples, PT, GCS
Cost: $495

This seminar provides participants with specific evaluation and treatment strategies that are critical to improve outcomes for this challenging and rapidly growing patient population. Included are comprehensive strategies for patients with dementia that address gait disorders, balance and falls, ADL’s, mobility, hip fractures, strength/ROM, common eating and nutritional problems, cardiopulmonary and pain issues, seating and positioning, restraints, management of behavioral problems, sensory stimulation, and innovative dementia programs.

Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of the different types of acute and chronic disorders of dementia with specific communication and approach strategies for success. Recent clinical research is included to provide evidence-based guidance on effective evaluation and treatment strategies. The seminar format includes lecture with discussion and hands on practice of evaluation and treatment strategies. Videos of patients with dementia and case studies are used to facilitate the integration of the strategies covered in this comprehensive course. Documentation strategies for successful reimbursement are included for this patient population that is closely reviewed by intermediaries. Challenges in providing care for patients with dementia will be discussed for all settings with innovative solutions.

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