Speech-language pathologists have the potential to be leaders in non-pharmacological approaches to support people with dementia. This presentation discusses evidence-based approaches to incorporating personhood into cognitive-communication treatment. It also highlights approaches to navigating the many organizational challenges involved in the implementation of dementia care across settings.
Learning Objectives
- Describe three functional, evidence-based approaches for the treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders.
- Discuss the integration of personhood and evidence-based practice for people with dementia.
- Explain three approaches to communicating with administrators and related policy professionals about the value of cognitive-communicative treatment for people with dementia across health-care settings.
Groupes d’âge concernés
- Personnes âgées (65 ans et plus)
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