Dementia Training for Healthcare Professionals | Virtual | Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Presented by Arlene Schiff, BSN, RN, of Elderwerks. EVENT FLYER
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FREE: 1.5 IDFPR CEU’s for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists
SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES
A new IDPH requirement, HB 158, Public Act 102-004, for dementia training. Attend this virtual presentation to meet the requirement. Arlene Schiff will discuss the signs, symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and assessments for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of Dementia. Attendees will learn the most common forms of Dementia, how they are treated, effective communication strategies for engaging with a person living with Dementia.
At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias.
- Understand how Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (ADRD) affect a person.
- How ADRDs are assessed and diagnosed.
- Changes in communication related to ADRDs.
- Effective strategies to communicate and care for a Person Living with Dementia (PLWD).
- Behaviors, the why’s and how’s of management.
PRESENTER
Arlene Schiff, BSN, RN, is an Education Specialist & Dementia Reality Master Trainer. She brings over 25 years of healthcare, education, and sales expertise to Elderwerks. With a background as an experienced administrator, and sales and operations director, and certified dementia educator, she has devoted more than 15 years to the senior living and private duty home care sectors. Prior to joining Elderwerks, Arlene played an important role in Client Success Management helping companies achieve positive results by optimizing caregiving and mental health and wellness benefits for her clients.
Arlene is a knowledgeable professional and a compassionate registered nurse, a distinction she earned at the University of Illinois. Her true passion lies in assisting and educating seniors and their families – a commitment that extends beyond her professional life. Arlene has a genuine love for listening to the life stories of those she serves.
In addition, Arlene is an accomplished speaker and presenter, sharing her knowledge and insights on caregiving, mental health and wellness, and dementia, as well as navigating the intricacies of senior care. When she’s not educating, you can find Arlene indulging in her love for her ever-growing family and two dogs, all while enjoying her time running, hiking, and traveling.
