Therapeutic Approaches and Interventions for Problem Behaviors in the Older Adult Population (DHHS Partnership)

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Description

This training is brought to you in partnership between South Piedmont AHEC and North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.

Understanding therapeutic approaches for managing problem behaviors in older adults is crucial for healthcare workers in skilled nursing facilities. These techniques help address behaviors caused by cognitive impairments, emotional distress, or physical health issues, ensuring a safer and more supportive environment.

Effective interventions reduce agitation, aggression, and other disruptive behaviors, improving residents' quality of life. They also enhance communication and relationships between staff and residents, fostering a compassionate care setting.

Online Learning: Therapeutic Approaches and Interventions for Problem Behaviors in Older Adults
Welcome to our training module on managing problem behaviors in older adults. This course includes engaging recorded presentations and interactive activities. Completion requires passing a post-test. This course equips healthcare workers with strategies to handle common challenging behaviors in geropsychiatric nursing facilities.

You'll learn to assess the causes of behaviors like agitation, aggression, wandering, and resistance to care, and implement personalized interventions. We'll also cover the importance of empathy, patience, and respect in communication.

Faculty
Bethany Ramos, LCSW

Online Learning Information
Release Date: May 31, 2025
Valid Through: May 31, 2027

Continuing Education Credits
0.10 CEUs
CEUs are expressed in tenths and 0.1 CEU is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

0.5 Contact Hour
1.00 contact hour is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

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Objectives

• Identify common problem behaviors: Recognize typical challenging behaviors in older adults.
• Understand therapeutic approaches: Learn various techniques to manage problem behaviors.
• Implement effective interventions: Discover practical ways to address and reduce disruptive behaviors.
• Enhance communication skills: Improve communication to foster a supportive environment.
• Promote resident well-being: Apply strategies to enhance the quality of life for older adults.

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