Each month one of Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) experts will write a new
educational article designed especially for clinicians who are using the Allen
Theory and/or Theory of Retrogenesis for Dementia Therapy. Each article will
contain valuable information to assist with continued skill building and
confidence building. Many of the articles will contain a fun practical
application activity. Your comments or questions about the article or
application experience can be posted during that month in one of our
“Communication Forums”. See a list of our monthly education topics below.
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August 2008
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Preserving the Dignity of a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
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July 2008
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Demonstration of our Skills in Documentation is Our Responsibility to Secure Reimbursement
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June 2008
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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Discover and Promote Best Ability and Quality of Life
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May 2008
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A Review of the Dementias Related to Alzheimer’s Disease
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April 2008
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An Update on the Happenings of
The Allen Cognitive Network
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March 2008
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Assisted Living and Residents with Dementia: What is the Prevalence and the Readiness of the Facility to Serve?
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February 2008
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Outcomes Studies & 2008 Medicare Updates
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January 2008
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A Review of the New Manual for the ACLS-5 and LACLS-5
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December 2007
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A Review of the 2007 Allen Cognitive Network Symposium
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November 2007
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Home Health Care: An Environment of Need for
Serving Persons with Dementia
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October 2007
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A Discussion of Cognitive Screening Instruments and Executive Functions
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September 2007
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The “Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold” Model – Understanding and Minimizing Challenging Behaviors
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August 2007
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Tips To Reduce Bathing And Showering Challenges – A Therapists Role
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July 2007
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Using Allen Cognitive Theory In Acute Geriatric Psychiatry
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June 2007
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Using MDS Data to Guide Your Dementia Therapy Practice
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May 2007
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Determining Capacity as it Relates to Financial and Legal Transactions
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April 2007
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The Adapted FAST: Introduction and Application
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March 2007
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A Current Discussion of The Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model and Our Ability to Serve Persons with Chronic Cognitive Impairments
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February 2007
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Sensory Stimulation Programs for Persons in Allen Level 1 and 2
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January 2007
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Using Clinical Reasoning to Avoid Denials for Interventions Related to Cognitive Impairment
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December 2006
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How Dementia Stages Impact Nursing in Long Term Care
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November 2006
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Managing Psych Comorbidities and Dementia Using Allen Cognitive Levels
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October 2006
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New Diagnosis to Support Cognitive Intervention
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September 2006
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Early Indicators of Mild or Early Stage Dementia
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August 2006
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How to Reduce Weight Loss Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
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July 2006
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Behavior Management
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June 2006
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Initial Assessment Process Recommendations
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May 2006
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Activity Intervention for Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias: Medicare Regulations for SNF/ALF Environments
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April 2006
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Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Services Under Medicare B Cap Exceptions
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March 2006
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Identifying Opportunities to Serve Individuals with Dementia
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February 2006
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“Transfer Trauma”- A Real Issue for Many Individuals with Dementia
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January 2006
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Home Health Care: Addressing Behavioral Issues in the Person with Dementia
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December 2005
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An Interdisciplinary Dementia Approach in Long Term Care
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November 2005
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Regulation and Reimbursement Update 11/05
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October 2005
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Assessment And Scoring Of Higher Functioning Patients Using The LACLS And Routine Task Inventory
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September 2005
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Exploring a Key Barrier to Buy-In and Follow-Through
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August 2005
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Assessment in Home Care
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July 2005
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Reimbursement for Dementia Therapy
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June 2005
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Middle Stage Dementia: Learning to Identify Allen Level 3 Modes in Functional Activities
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May 2005
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Middle Stage Dementia: Techniques to Maximize Function
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DCS continuously reads the latest dementia research including research related
to identifying causes of dementia, cures, caregiving issues, treatment
intervention strategies, and cognitive and behavior medications. Sifting
through the latest research is very time consuming. We are happy to offer a
monthly column that will summarize research information that you may find of
value as a clinician or information to share with others.
Read Research/News Topics
Often our DCS team is asked our opinion on a dementia related product or
resource. We will feature a column in which we will spotlight a resource or
product each month and share our honest opinion on its value and benefits.
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Q3 2008
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Book: “At Home with Allen Cognitive Levels”; Author: Mary Platt, OTR/L
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Q2 2008
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The Allen Cognitive Network and the Allen Cognitive Network Website
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Q1 2008
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Product Review: Manual for the ACLS-5 and LACLS-5
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Q4 2007
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Resource Review: “A Cognitive Link: Managing Problematic Bodily Behavior” by Delaune Pollard
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Q3 2007
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Video Review: Bathing without a Battle
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Q2 2007
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Resource Review: The National Alzheimer’s Association Website: Support for Therapy Service Denials
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Feb./Mar. 2007
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Product Review: Cognitive Performance Test (CPT)
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Dec. 2006/Jan. 2007
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Product Review: Allen Diagnostic Manual, 2nd Edition 2006, Cathy Earhart, OTR/L
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November 2006
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Resource Review – American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
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Sept/Oct 2006
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Resource Review: AAGP Position Statement: Principles of Care for Patients With Dementia Resulting From Alzheimer Disease
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August 2006
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Resources: The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation Web Sites
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July 2006
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Resource: The National Alzheimer’s Association’s Website (www.Alz.org)
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June 2006
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Book Reviewed: “Cognition & Occupation Across the Life Span"-Edited by Noomi Katz, PhD, OTR
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May 2006
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Book Reviewed: “Compensating for Memory Deficits Using Systematic Approach” – Susan K. Kime, OTR/L
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April 2006
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Product Review: Turtle Key Ring (Allen Level 4.2-4.8)
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March 2006
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Product/Resource Review = Professional Magazines “The Gerontologist” and “Alzheimer’s and Dementia”-The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association
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February 2006
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Book/Resource = Allen’s Cognitive Levels-Meeting the Challenges of Client Focused Services (Second Edition)
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January 2006
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Book Reviewed: "Dementia Reconsidered: The Person Comes First"
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December 2005
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Resource Reviewed: “Stage Specific Therapeutic Seasonal Gardening Activities for
Older Adults And Persons With Dementia”
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November 2005
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Book Reviewed: Occupational Therapy And Dementia Care-The Home Environmental-Skill Building Program for Individuals and Families
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October 2005
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Pill Organizers and Medication Reminder Systems
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September 2005
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Resources Reviewed: "Dementia- A Clinical Approach", "The 36-Hour Day"
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August 2005
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Product: Lifeline Response System
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July 2005
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Product – “Voice Wheel Chair Alarm”
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June 2005
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Educational Video-“Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter”
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May 2005
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Product -“The Ultimate Walker”
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This is a very important topic and one that we receive frequent questions
about. This feature is designated to provide you information regarding
regulatory sites and other important information that will help answer your
questions regarding regulations, reimbursement, coding, etc. related to
Dementia Therapy.
We invite you to share your success stories with us to help teach and motivate
others. We will review and post many of the stories for your enjoyment.
Read some success stories
Contained within our library for you to access at any time will be valuable
resources to assist you in practice such as:
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Archive of Educational Topics
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Archive of Research Updates
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Archive of Product and Resource Reviews
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Mini-Inservice Presentations (with handouts and power point slides) See topics below.
- Proactive Behavioral Management
- Dementia Stages Defined
- Effective Communication for Every Dementia Stage
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Documentation Language Samples
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Tips to Building a Med B Caseload
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Articles
Forums are available 24 hours per day 7 days per week. They serve as a method
for you to communicate questions to other members and to DCS experts. Topics
will include:
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Current Educational Topic Discussion
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Evaluation
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Treatment
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Documentation and Coding
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Reimbursement and Regulation Issues
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Discharge Planning and Recommendations
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Implementation Issues/Road Blocks
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Interacting with CNA’s, Nursing and Activities
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Communicating with Families
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Behavior Management
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Marketing Dementia Therapy Specialization
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Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
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Products and Resources
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Other/miscellaneous
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Private Forums for Corporate Member Discussions
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