From Preventative to Palliative Care – Keeping an Eye on the Prize (for Professional Care Partners) 

As dementia progresses from early symptoms to late state multi-system involvement there is a real need to re-visit the range of medical care management options that are available to determine what is the best fit at various points in time. This session will lay out the five primary alternatives that should be considered and offer suggestions for making better choices based on the current status and probable outcomes.

Objectives:

1. Review the five options for medical support
2. Discuss the pros and cons of each as they relate to symptoms of dementia and progression of change over time
3. Compare outcomes and experiences when following one model versus another as the condition changes.

Continuing Education credit for this program is awarded by Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) for the following professions:

Nurses:  As an American Psychological Association approved provider CES programs are accepted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Every state Board of Nursing accepts ANCC approved programs except California and Iowa, however CES is also an approved Continuing Education provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, (Provider Number CEP15567) which is also accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Nurses completing this program receive 1.0 CE hour of credit.

Social Workers: CES, provider #1117, is approved as a Provider for Social Work Continuing Education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. CES maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 10/5/15 through 10/5/18. Social Workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social Workers participating in this course will receive 1.0 clinical continuing education clock hour.