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BJB EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Barbara J. Bridges, R.N., M.S.N., M.S.H.C.M., M.B.A.
One Day Seminar Session Outline
This all day seminar is appropriate for both health care
professionals and family member caregivers. Approved for 7.2
contact hours for continuing education units by the American Nurses' Association
credentialing division, and is accepted for 6 hours of continuing education by most
non-nursing health care professionals.
8:00-8:45 am--Registration
9:00-10:30 am--Session One
 | Introduction to the Therapeutic Caregiving™model
 | Dementia overview
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| Philosophy, mission, goals of caregiving
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| Therapeutic caregiver as a buffer
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| Essential general skills for caregivers
| Communication adaptation needs/techniques
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| The art of cueing
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10:30-10:45 am--Break
10:45-12:15 pm--Session Two
| Maximizing physical functioning
| Special nutritional needs
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| The importance of fluids
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| Maintaining bowel and bladder functioning
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| Promoting sleep
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| Special oral hygiene problems
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12:15-1:15 pm--Lunch
1:15-2:45 pm--Session Three
| Maximizing physical functioning (continued)
| Maintaining posture and alignment
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| Maintaining muscle tone and body conditioning
 | During routine activities
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| During recreational programs
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| Through a planned exercise program
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2:45-3:00 pm--Break
3:00-4:30 pm--Session Four
| Promoting mental and intellectual functioning
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| Importance of structuring and scheduling
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| Minimizing anxiety and stress
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| Prevention of problem behaviors
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| Managing confusion, disorientation, depression
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| Evaluation--closing
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If you are interested in sponsoring this seminar,
Call: (800) 799-3414
 
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