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CEU

CEU

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Montessori-based dementia programming: A continuing education for professional home caregivers.
July 13, 2023 from 8:30am-1:30pm (lunch included)
September 14, 2023 from 8:30am-1:30pm  (lunch included)

Geauga County Department on Aging
12611 Ravenwood Dr.,
Chardon, OH 44024 

Learn the basic principles of Montessori Inspired Lifestyle, along with how to adapt this programming to meet the needs of their clients and residences. This 3-hour introductory course consists of lecture, discussion, and hands-on demonstrations. Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®: Montessori Based Dementia Programming® is an innovative method of working with older adults living with cognitive and/or physical impairments based on the method and philosophy of famed educator Maria Montessori. Montessori-based approaches to dementia care have been shown to increase levels of engagement and participation in activities of persons with dementia.

Content includes case studies and examples. Topics will be especially relevant for home care settings.

Agenda

  • Why Montessori? Introduction/Overview
  • Viewing Dementia as a Disability: Using and Assessing Remaining Abilities
  • Importance of Activity: Implementing Montessori Based Dementia Programming
  • Understanding the Person with Dementia: Understanding Dementia/Responsive Behaviors

*All professionals welcome and encouraged to attend.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the 3-hour course are approved for:

  • Administrators: NAB/NCERS
  • Recreational Therapists:
  • NCTRC Pre-Approved and also meets the content required for the Behavioral Health area of specialization
  • Care Managers: NACCM
  • Nursing Professionals: CEU Network
  • Activity Professionals: NCCAP
  • Occupational Therapists: Ohio OTPTAT Board; Social Workers: Nevada BESW
  • Speech Language Pathologists: Ohio SHP Board
  • Human Resources Professionals: This program is valid for 3 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®

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Register to participate in this free CEU event.

July 13, 2023 | 8:30am - 1:30pm

September 14, 2023 | 8:30am - 1:30pm

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Administrators: NAB/NCERS

Recreational Therapists: NCTRC and Behavioral Health

Care Managers: NACCM

Nursing Professionals: CEU Network

Activity Professionals: NCCAP

Occupational Therapists: Ohio OTPTAT Board

Social Workers: Nevada BESW

Speech Language Pathologists: Ohio SHP Board

Human Resources Professionals: This program is valid for 3 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®

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