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Genesis Rehab Services Present
Staging Dementia: A Practical Framework
that Supports Assessment and Intervention
Saturday, January 20,
2007
TheColumbia
The
5485 Twin Knolls Road
CEUs for this Course: ASHA .30/Maryland 3.0
9:00am Registration; 9:30am – 12:45pm - Presentation
Description
This seminar is designed to orient clinicians to the characteristics of patients with dementia at different functional
and cognitive stages throughout the disease process. Utilizing the staging framework, clinicians will gain experience in assessment and treatment planning to maximize positive clinical outcomes. This intermediate level seminar is recommended for master level speech-language pathologists and would also be beneficial to occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, social workers and other health professionals working with patients with dementia. Participants may earn 2.5 hours of CEU credits equal to .25 ASHA CEUs.
Objectives
1. Understand clinical characteristics of dementia
2. Understand the need for a differential diagnosis in the patient with cognitive impairments
3. Identify the stages of dementia according to common clinical scales
4. Identify behavioral and functional performance changes throughout the dementia disease process that correlate to the stages of
dementia
5. Utilize a patient profile to develop a comprehensive and individualized SLP assessment and intervention program
About the Presenters
Sharon Kurfuerst is an
Occupational Therapist and Senior Director of Education and Staff Development with Genesis Rehab Services. She has an earned Doctorate in Education and Professional Development and has presented and published at the university, state, and national levels on clinical and leadership topics in rehabilitation practice.
Garry Pezzano is a Speech Language Pathologist and Vice President of Clinical Practice with Genesis Rehab Services. He has over 20 years practice
experience in adult/geriatric rehab and a specialization in pediatric and adult swallowing disorders. Active in both ASHA and NASL, Garry has presented at the state and national levels on clinical, management, and regulatory topics related to rehabilitation in the long-term care industry.
Staging Dementia: A Practical Framework
that Supports Assessment and Intervention
Registration Information:
Please register me for “Staging Dementia: A Practical Framework that Supports Assessment and Intervention”, to be held on January 20, 2007 at The Columbia Hilton.
You will receive a workshop confirmation and directions to the facility when your registration is received.
Cost for MSHA Members: $50.00
Cost of Non-MSHA Members:
$65.00
(Payment made by check, money order, or cash only)
Please register by January 1, 2007 - space fills quickly!
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MSHA
c/o Lisa Oriolo
410-239-7770 (office) 410-239-7774 (fax)
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Lisa Oriolo
Association Manager
Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association
410-239-7770 (office)
410-239-7774 (fax)
Association Manager
Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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410-239-7774 (fax)
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