Course Description:

1.This training will explore Motivational Interviewing (MI) from a beginner and intermediate perspective. The key concepts of Motivational Interviewing will be introduced along with barriers to patient engagement and behavior change. The presenter will discuss how MI can be applied to the older adult population.

2.Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Many individuals are misdiagnosed, late diagnosed, or are not receiving appropriate treatment. Symptoms are expressed differently across individuals, making it more difficult for providers and family to understand the disease and how to help. With the combined experience of a PD trained clinician and an individual living with PD, this session will provide important information for recognizing and supporting individuals with PD in practical ways and in different settings.

3.Sensory impairment, combined with aging and/or cognitive deficits, can create a perfect storm of miscommunication and may impact quality of life, as well as assessment and management of pain. This session will examine sensory and behavior changes which occur with dementia. We will explore how to provide effective assessment and how to improve communication with individuals who are born with, or are aging with, cognitive deficits. (Qualifies for one pain CE).

Course Link:
http://www.lcc.edu/mhap
CE Value (credits): 10
CE Type: Standard, Pain

Sponsor:
Mental Health & Aging Project - LCC

Contact Information:
Alicia Hostetler
517-483-1529
hosteta3@star.lcc.edu

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