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Faculty:: Micheal Shafer
Duration:: 13 Hours
Format:: Audio and Video
Copyright:: Aug 27, 2020

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DAY 1
Dementia Differentiation, Diagnosis and Prognosis

Types of dementia and how to differentiate between them
Pseudo-dementia explanations
Mild Neuro-Cognitive Disorder
Diagnosis, prognosis, and stages
The latest preventative treatments

Cognitive Assessment Essentials

Mini-Mental State Examination
SLUMS
Administration and scoring
Objective and subjective interpretation

Challenging Behavior Toolbox:
Trigger Identification, Problem Solving, and Compassionate Intervention Strategies

Individualizing care – strengths and limitations
Pain and pain assessment
Tactics for verbal and physical combativeness
Agitation – triggers, pain and care planning
Delusions and hallucinations — potential causes and complications
Wandering – redirection techniques to reduce risks
Tips for working with sundowners
Sexual expressiveness and interventions for dignity
Activities of Daily Living – structure and engagement strategies

Verbal and Non-Verbal Strategies for Communication:
Reduce Frustration and Increase Understanding with Dementia Patients

When traditional communication is replaced by behaviors
Person centered: Gathering beliefs and values
Effective tips for communicating with dementia patients
- Find the meaning behind the gesture
- How to avoid arguments
- What questions to ask, and how to ask them
Meaningful activities that connect

Tips and Tactics for Successfully Working with Caregivers

Family dynamics
Validation, empathy and active listening
Caregiver burnout and where to go for help
End of life issues
Ethical issues and abuse

DAY 2
How Aging Impacts Mental Health

The aging brain, body and unique stressors of late life
Social systems, stigma and life role transitions
How medical illness impacts mental health

Geriatric Pharmacology:
Essential Considerations for Safety and Effectiveness

The senior metabolism and unique safety concerns
Common side effect of drugs on seniors
Interactive effects to be aware of

Late-Life Depression:
Assessment and Interventions

Assessment strategies for late-life depression
The role of social support
Working with grief and loss
Cognitive approaches to focus on today’s problems
Adaptive exercise solutions for the physically challenged

Suicide in Older Adults:
How to Recognize the Warning Signs and Properly Intervene

The complexity of suicidal behavior in older adults
Assessment and screening tools
Treatment approaches and crisis guidance

Alcohol and Drug Use in the Elderly

Unique vulnerabilities and diagnostic difficulties
Assessment instruments
Motivational Interviewing and relapse prevention strategies

Late-Life Anxiety:
Identification and Treatment Strategies Adapted to Older Adults

Risk factors, stressors and symptoms
Loss of social support and fear of being alone
Medical issues and hypochondria
Evidence-based psychological treatments

Trauma-Informed Treatment of Older Adults

What the latest research tells us – and what it doesn’t
Special considerations when assessing seniors for trauma
Trauma and somatic complaints

The Role of Nutrition in Geriatric Behavioral Problems

How vitamin and mineral deficiencies impact behavior
How the volatility of blood sugar can impact behavior
Strategies for non-compliant eating

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Micheal Shafer, Ph.D. Related seminars and products: 1

Micheal Shafer Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of people with dementia. Dr. Shafer holds multiple teaching positions in the Michigan State University School of Medicine in the departments Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Radiology.

Dr. Shafer lectures nationally on a variety of clinical and research issues, and has conducted numerous trainings for physicians about medication utilization and mechanisms of actions, particularly for those used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease. His primary research/clinical interests include the assessment of neuropsychological disorders (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Alzheimer’s) and the study of localized brain functioning. Prior to earning his Ph.D., Dr. Shafer provided hospital-based counseling services and conducted research at the University of Maryland Medical School.

Dr. Shafer earned his M.A. degree in applied psychology from the University of Baltimore and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology with an emphasis on neuropsychology from the University of North Texas.

Speaker Disclosures

Financial: Micheal Shafer Ph.D. has an employment relationship with Michigan State University School of Medicine in the departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Radiology. Dr. Shafter is a staff psychologist at PAR Rehab Services. He conducts trainings and lectures nationally. Dr. Shafer receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Micheal Shafer Ph.D. is a board member of the Michigan Rehabilitation & Research Corporation (MRRC) and a Chapter Board Member of the Alzheimer’s Assocation. Dr. Shafer holds professional memberships in the Clinical Neuropsychology (Division 40, APA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN).

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