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Journal of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Research | Volume: 3
August 16-17, 2018 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Dementia and Alzheimer ’s Disease
10th World congress on
Person-centered care models regarding dementia care, has
demonstrated positive outcome for behavioral disturbance.
The leadership, guidance and training on championing this
model into practice is lacking in our healthcare delivery
system. The intent here will be to increase awareness and
understanding about person-centered care for people with
dementia. Discussion will include complex needs of people
with dementia, leading to compromised behavioral symptoms;
including sleep-wake-cycle disturbance, verbal outbursts and
aggression. Further discussion encompasses evidence-based
outcomes with the use of person-centered care that focuses on
preserving the “personhood” of the individual. The learner will
understand the role of person centered care for the dementia
client. The learner will identify the difference between person
centered care and task centered care and the significance of
moving towards a person-centered care model related to the
Dementia client. The learner will develop necessary tools to
manage challenging behaviors and how person centered care
model can directly impact escalation of behavior symptoms.
The learner will recognize that all behavior is a form of
communication. The learner Will develop necessary skills on
communication techniques with the dementia client.
Speaker Biography
Claire Henry, Lourdes Memory Center Director whose aim is to enhance the quality
of life for those individuals with Alzheimer’s and other related behavioral diseases.
Responsibilities include managing and coordination of all staff within the memory care
unit; evaluating clinical service functions to provide optimum care for each individual
resident within the Lourdes Memory Center. Emphasis has been on developing
partnerships with families and creating tailored resident profiles which promotes the
highest quality of care for each resident. Functions as an accomplished healthcare
educator with demonstrated ability to teach, motivate clinicians, physicians and
educators, while maintaining high interest and achievement. Articulate communicator
who effectively interacts with diverse populations of healthcare professionals at a
variety of academic levels.
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Claire Henry
Lourdes Memory Center, USA
Managing behavioral disturbance with the dementia client through person-centered
care model