Spiritual Care for Patients with Dementia

Tuesday, November 6, 2012: 1:15 PM-2:45 PM
Primary Presenter:
Carla Cheatham, MDiv, PhD, TRT, Assoc
Co-Presenter:
Linda Tavel, MD, MBA, FAAHPM
Area of Emphasis: Spiritual Care
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the distinguishing features of different types of dementia.
2. Apply presentation information to their assessment and individual plan of care development for patients with dementia
3. Modify techniques and interventions presented to apply to the care of patients with dementia and their families
Providing spiritual care for patients with dementia can be challenging, and even daunting, leading some to either dread, or even avoid, it altogether.  We will provide a brief overview of the various types of dementia, which may impact one’s method of interacting with a patient.  Afterwards, we will discuss practical tools for assessing, connecting with, and caring for the psycho-social-spiritual needs of patients with this disease, as well as supporting their loved ones through the end of life.
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