Techniques to Slow, and Even Reverse, Memory Problems
Millions of older adults are suffering from impaired memory and attention. These deficits can affect where people can live, how much support they will need, and their quality of life. Although recent research has found that memory enhancement interventions are effective at preventing further decline and improving memory abilities, these resources are not widely available to professionals who work with older adults or people who have experienced traumatic brain injury. In addition, very recent research has found that physical exercise, nutritional changes, and social support interventions can improve cognitive ability and quality of life. Once again, however, the necessary resources have not always trickled down to the people who can use them.
In this cutting-edge course, participants will learn up-to-date information about memory, aging, and dementia. They will learn how to implement evidence-based interventions to slow, or even reverse, memory problems. Participants will get web access to over 300 cognitive rehabilitation activities and social support interventions for community settings. Most of these activities and interventions are appropriate for people who want to be proactive in preventing memory loss as well as those who have mild cognitive impairment, early stage dementia, or cognitive deficits after a stroke. Workshop participants will learn how to take advantage of preserved cognitive abilities that allow even mid-stage dementia patients to learn new skills. Finally, attendees will learn how to motivate their apathetic and unmotivated residents and patients so they can take advantage of these breakthroughs.
Course Outline
USE IT OR LOSE IT: MAXIMIZING MEMORY ABILITY
MEMORY AND COGNITION
MEMORY AND THE BRAIN
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA AND MEMORY LOSS
DEVELOPING YOUR OWN COGNITIVE
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS
COGNITIVE REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES
MOTIVATING DEPRESSED, APATHETIC, AND ANXIOUS CLIENTS
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| Course Manual_Cognitive Rehabilitation & Memory Enhancement: Evidence-Based Interventions for Older Adults (3.77 MB) | Available after Purchase |
ROB WINNINGHAM, PhD, has over 20 years of experience working on applied memory issues and has developed novel approaches to maximize the efficacy of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. He is a popular continuing education presenter and strives to provide information and resources that can be used immediately. He creates brain stimulation activities for thousands of communities and rehabilitation facilities as a part of Dr. Rob's Cranium Crunches on activityconnection.com. Dr. Winningham is a full Professor and Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Division at Western Oregon University, where he manages the Psychology and Gerontology Departments. For more information, go to www.robwinningham.com.
Disclosure:
Financial- Scientific Advisor for Linked Senior and Speaker/Teacher for Activity Connection and receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne, LLC.
Nonfinancial- No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.
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