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Effective communication is the cornerstone of compassionate and person-centered dementia care. As dementia progresses, individuals often experience challenges with memory, language, comprehension, and expression. These changes can make it difficult for them to articulate their needs, understand others, and maintain relationships. Yet, communication remains a vital tool for preserving dignity, identity, and emotional well-being. This program will convey strategies for better communication and person-centered care when caring for an individual with dementia.
Target Audience
Nurse
Learning Objectives
Objective 1: Recognize the Role of Communication in Preserving Dignity and Identity
Objective 2: Apply Effective Communication Strategies to Enhance Care Quality
Objective 3: Identify Communication Barriers and Adapt Approaches Accordingly
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Communication_and_Dementia_Care_Handout.pdf | 2 KB |
| MER_Effective Comm Dem_FLIER_11.25.pdf | 1.28 MB |
Effective communication is the cornerstone of compassionate and person-centered dementia care. As dementia progresses, individuals often experience challenges with memory, language, comprehension, and expression. These changes can make it difficult for them to articulate their needs, understand others, and maintain relationships. Yet, communication remains a vital tool for preserving dignity, identity, and emotional well-being. This program will convey strategies for better communication and person-centered care when caring for an individual with dementia.
Melissa Jones, PhD, RN, GERO-BC, CDP, CPAFH Geriatric Programmatic Nurse Specialist
In suppo
rt of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is _1.0_ contact hours.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 Attendance
Any questions regarding registration, please contact Melissa Jones at [email protected]
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