HCA: Creating Joy and Purposeful Living with Dementia: A Unique Blend of Theater and Education

CEU Creations Signature Series presents:
Creating Joy and Purposeful Living with Dementia: A Unique Blend of Theater and EducationThursday, April 22, 2021
5:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET: Log In /Virtual Networking
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET: Presentation–See event flyer for detailed agenda
8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. ET: Door Prizes

COST:
FREE Registration

Continuing Education Credits
Social Workers (ASWB ACE; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work– 2 CE Credits)
Case Managers (CCMC – 2 Contact Hours)
Nurses (CA Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hours)
Counselors (NBCC; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Clock Hours)
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of CE credit.

Overview
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The number is expected to more than double to 14 million by 2050. Additionally, another 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with dementia. All of these statistics are on the rise. As helping professionals, we often see first-hand the toll that dementia takes on both the patient and the caregiver. In this innovative CE training, we will use drama and theater to explore these perspectives. Carolyn Cook is a renowned Atlanta actor/director and caregiver for her mother with dementia. Using the art of theater/drama, she will give the audience a unique lens into the eyes of both the person with dementia and the caregiver as she performs a one-act, one-person play through each perspective. From here, Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh, PhD, MPH will discuss the role of purposeful engagement in dementia, with an emphasis on the benefits, best practices for caregivers and professionals, sample activities, and applications through case examples. Join us for this innovative presentation that effectively intertwines theater with education to provide an impactful learning experience on promoting and enhancing joy and selfhood in persons with dementia.

By Attending Our Workshop, You Will Be Able To:

• Define the role of purposeful engagement in person-centered care.
• Summarize the benefits of purposeful engagement and promoting a sense of purpose in persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
• Name two best practices and examples of purposeful engagement with persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.