Leigh Odom – Problem-Solving Challenging Behaviors in Dementia: Person-Centered & Non-Pharmacologic Intervention Plans You Can Use the Next day!
Leigh Odom – Problem-Solving Challenging Behaviors in Dementia: Person-Centered & Non-Pharmacologic Intervention Plans You Can Use the Next day!
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Description
- Faculty:
- Leigh Odom
- Duration:
- 6 Hours 10 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Jan 25, 2019
Description
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Outline
Major neurological disorders include dementia.
- Cognitive and psychological changes
- DSM-5® diagnostic criteria
- Etiologies of dementia
- Changes in dementia care
There are examples of packing behavior in dementia.
- Manifestation, Causes and Management Strategies
- Aggression
- Verbal – Screaming, cursing
- Physical – Hitting, scratching, grabbing
- Nonaggression
- Verbal – Repetitive questioning, disagreeing
- Physical – Wandering, pacing, hoarding, rummaging, hiding, voiding, shadowing, resistance
- Affect-Mood – Anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy
- Thought and perception – Hallucinations, delusions
- Vegetative symptoms – Sleep disturbances, sexuality, appetite
- Aggression
The plan for behavior management is being developed.
- A Comprehensive Step-By-Step Guide with Worksheets and Checklists
- Explicitly describe the behavior
- Assess impact of cognition, emotion, medical status, personal history on behavior
- Identify the cause of the behavior
- Interventions to address causes of behaviors
- Environmental changes
- Communication changes
- Schedule changes
- Medical changes
- Staff changes
- Write a thorough behavior intervention plan for the entire care team
- Evaluate the success of the behavior management plan or reasons for failure
There are case examples for writing a behavior management plan.
- Group activity using case examples
- Situations that you encounter on a regular basis
- Apply your knowledge and leave with a behavior plan in place
Communication with a person with dementia can be improved.
- Verbal communication strategies
- Nonverbal communication strategies
- Environmental modifications to enhance communication
- Role play communication strategies
Compassion and fatigue are related.
- Impact on dementia care
- Causes, signs and symptoms
- Prevention/remediation strategies to renew your passion!
Faculty

Leigh Odom, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, CDP, CADDCT Related seminars and products: 2
There is a person named Leigh Odom, who has a degree in psychology. At Western Carolina University, he is an associate professor of speech-language pathology. She has been working as a speech-language pathologist for over 15 years with families affected by communication disorders. She is the lead academic and clinical instructor of neurogenic content in her department. As a dementia care trainer and support group facilitator, Dr. Odom often works with families and healthcare providers to improve dementia care. She has led trainings at state and national professional conferences and has published nearly 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Academy of Neuroscience Communication Disorders and Sciences, and the North Carolina Speech-Hearing-Language Association are some of the organizations Dr. Odom is a member of.
Speaker disclosures.
A private practice is maintained by Leigh Odom. She is an associate professor. Dr. Morrow is a speaker for PESI, Inc.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Academy of Neuroscience Communication Disorders and Sciences, and the North Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association are all non-financial.
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