The purpose of this course is to review the types of cognitive-communication strategies that have been shown to be effective with persons with dementia in a variety of settings. Speech language pathologists, particularly those working in long-term care, have focused their assessment and treatment goals with this population primarily on feeding and swallowing which is reimbursed by third party payers. Experiences with reimbursement denials for Cognitive- and Communication-based goals due to the perception that patients with dementia have a degenerative condition that will not improve have led to reluctance to treat a wider range of functional behaviors and the myth that only swallowing related goals are reimbursable.

Sections Include:

1. An Overview of Dementia And Memory

2. Memory Treatment Strategies

3. Memory Aids For orientation, Expression And Safety

4. Glossary/References

Course Format: Text with video and interactive elements.

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Please note:  This eCourse is set up to be flexible to accomodate all schedules.  You do not have to complete this program in one sitting.  You can access the course materials as many times as you need to in order to complete all the sections. 

At e-course conclusion, participants will be able to:

1. To maintain cognitive-communication skills,
2. To increase appropriate participation and engagement in activities,
3. To decrease inappropriate and disruptive behaviors,
4. To improve the quality of life of residents and caregivers, and
5. To be reimbursed.

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