✔︎ If you need to register more than one person for this event, please find the "+ Add Another Person" button at the bottom of this page. Join us for Mastering the Art & Science of Dementia Care with Eric Collett, a presented by Thrivera. Eric Collett is the Principal and CEO of A Mind For All Seasons, LLC., an innovative company specializing in helping people of all ages optimize their cognitive functioning and improve symptoms of post-concussive disorders, dementia, brain fog, anxiety, depression, ADD, and other brain-related conditions. He is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant and dementia expert, a licensed residential care administrator, and a teacher at Boise State University and the College of Western Idaho. Most long-term care professionals and family members who are serving people living with dementia want to make the biggest impact possible, but few are aware of the latest dementia research and how to leverage it for optimal results. This comprehensive all-day workshop helps participants move their skills to a new level by taking a deep dive into the two areas that make the biggest difference: great interpersonal technique and an understanding of the factors that drive cognitive decline. You might think of these two areas as art and science. When we communicate better and help those we are serving function better, we can often prevent negative behavioral expressions, reduce antipsychotic usage, boost physical capacity, and improve quality of life. Understanding the science of cognitive decline has an added benefit: family and professional caregivers can learn how to improve their own health and dramatically reduce their risk of dementia. 🎨 In Mastering The Art of Dementia Care, participants will learn: • The VITAL 5 Pillars™ of Effective Dementia Care • How to make bathing, dressing, toileting and medication assistance a more positive experience • How to create effective physical environments 🔬 In Mastering The Science of Dementia Care, participants will learn: • New advances in our understanding of Alzheimer’s • Evidence-based ways to improve symptoms of dementia • Non-pharmacological techniques to influence behavior • New research about how to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidality and other mental health challenges
