Login to our On-line Education and Support Community User Name    Password     Register Dementia Training: Intro Workshop Dementia Therapy: Achieving Positive Outcomes for the Person with Dementia This course was designed for Occupational Therapists/COTA’s, Physical Therapists/PTA’s,SLPs and others who work with the geriatric dementia patient. We present a paradigm shift in which clinicians move from an impairment based practice to abilities-based to facilitate the improvement in function, safety and quality of life needed for Medicare reimbursement. Participants learn how to evaluate and treat cognitive dysfunction using the esteemed Allen Cognitive Disabilities theory, Theory of Retrogenisis, and to adjust all aspects of the clinical path, treatment plan, and documentation based on the patients cognitive stage. Participants are taught how to adjust communication approach, activities and the environment to facilitate successful participation and outcomes. Read a letter from a course attendee (PDF) Dementia Therapy: Achieving Positive Outcomes for the Person with Dementia NEW SELF-STUDY FORMAT Learn how to effectively evaluate and treat person’s with dementia using a defined theoretical foundation (Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model and Theory of Retrogenesis). Learn to document and code for Medicare reimbursement. Gain renewed enthusiasm and inspiration to “help make life a better place for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias”. This course is 11 contact hours. View/print the Course Brochure (PDF) CEU Approvals: AOTA ASHA PT State Approvals-Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Texas NEW! SELF-STUDY FORMAT-SCROLL DOWN TO READ MORE 2008 Live Course Schedule: Cleveland, OH (Close to Airport) September 19-20, 2008 Durham, NC (Close to Airport) October 17-18, 2008 View/print the Course Brochure (PDF) View/print the registration form (PDF) Course CEU information On-Line Dementia Care Education and Support Community  A Community for Dementia Therapists of All Experience Levels featuring the services listed below. Full Overview or Register         Site Map Forms Contact Us © 2008 Dementia Care Specialists, Inc. All rights reserved.