dementia in long term care
Purpose: Create supportive care environments that optimize function, promote well-being, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations for residents living with dementia
Audience: Long-term care staff including administrators, nurses, department leads, direct care staff
Sample topics: Building meaningful connections despite cognitive decline; appropriate use of dementia specific medication and medications for pain, anxiety, and sleep; sexuality, mobility, and independent choices; education, resources, and care planning for families
Schedule: 8 sessions. Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., PT, September 30- November 18, 2025
Faculty:
Sarah Foidel, OTD, OTR/L, Director of the School of Occupational Therapy, Pacific University
Benjamin Fallah, RN, DNS/RCM, RoseVilla Senior Living
Robin Jewett, PA, Director of Behavioral Wellness Services, Ascent Healthcare
Jana Hirsch, BS, Licensed Assisted Living Administrator, Certified Behavior Consultant, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Teepa Snow trainer, Director of Operations, Woollard Ipsen Management, LLC
