Dementia and Dysphagia Course is organized by HomeCEU. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 2 contact hours.
Course Description:
Many clients have a diagnosis of dementia, but numerous medical conditions fall under this category. Not all dementias present with the same type of dysphagia. This course provides an overview of dysphagia and dementia including the similarities and differences of dementia types, evaluation, and treatment recommendations. Furthermore, COVID-19 protocols are discussed to minimize risks to therapists and patients. When implemented, evaluations and therapy sessions may look and feel different. Finally, this course compares feeding techniques long with adaptive equipment that may allow more independence with self-feeding.
Course Goals:
This course is intended to provide the ability to utilize nurse screenings and to implement new procedures for evals and therapy during COVID.
Course Objectives:
• Recognize the types of dementia and swallowing deficits associated with each.
• Identify how impaired cognition, memory, and executive functions impact self-feeding and oral intake.
• Recognize impact of recommendations for your patients including texture/liquid modification, EDAR and care planning for resident choice.