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Category Archives: Alzheimer’s

Changing Antipsychotic Thinking (CAT) Tip #2

CAT Tip #2 Be a CAT Detective!  

Click on the link above to view the second monthly tip in the new series from Primaris on the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes.  Visit www.primaris.org/cat_tips to view all tips.  The Missouri Local Area Network for Excellence (MOLANE) is the state coalition for Advancing Excellence.

Posted on Jun 14, 2013

Techniques for Individualized Mouth Care: Mouth Care Without a Battle – Webinar

June 27, 2013:  Presented by Pioneer Network and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research has linked poor oral hygiene to bad outcomes such as pneumonia, chronic pain, poor oral intake and reduced quality of life.  This webinar will introduce evidence-based training that combines best practices in oral hygiene with proven techniques to overcome resistance to care among persons with dementia and related conditions.  It is designed to empower caregivers to turn mouth care from a challenging, often onerous task, to a special, personalized service that elders and caregivers look forward to having performed.  To learn more about this webinar, please visit the Pioneer Network website at www.pioneernetwork.net/Events/Webinars/MouthCare.

Posted on Jun 14, 2013

2013 Annual Long-Term Care Provider Meetings

Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation

View the flyer here:  2013 Annual Long-Term Care Provider Meetings

Posted on Jun 07, 2013

Dementia, Falls & Care –Speaker Series (St. Louis)

July 31, 2013:  Join St. Louis University School of Medicine dementia expert, Ahmed Baig, M.D., as he shares insight on the relationship between dementia and fall risk.  Following the discussion will be Q&A panel discussion with Jan McGillick, M.S.W, L.N.H.A., Education Director, Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter, and Timothy Dolan, Founder of Dolan Care Centers.  Location:  Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Main Tower:  Auditoriums 1, 2 & 3, 3015 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63131.  The program is free, but seating is limited.  Registration is required, please visit www.alz.org/stl/in_my_community_58781.asp or call 1-800-272-3900.

Posted on Jun 07, 2013