09/10/2017
There is still time to register for this Friday's MCE workshop!
An Overview of Dementia Symptoms, Management, and Mental Health Services
A 3-hour workshop presented by Phillip K. Martin, Ph.D.
September 15th, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm
School of Professional Psychology Ellis Institute
West Third St. and Edwin C. Moses Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
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Description of Workshop
With individuals age 65 or above comprising a greater proportion of the population than ever before, dementia diagnosis and care have become areas of increased focus for healthcare providers. Whether conducting neuropsychological evaluations to assist in differential diagnosis and treatment planning, providing psychotherapy to family members and caregivers, or providing consultation to other health professionals regarding management of dementia related behavioral symptoms, psychologists and other mental health providers can play an important role in the delivery of services to individuals with dementia and their families. This workshop will review key topics pertaining to dementia related care, including methods for diagnosis, neuropsychological test profiles for common etiologies of dementia, common behavioral and emotional/behavioral symptoms of dementia, and current available pharmacological and behavioral interventions. Recent research pertaining to these topics will be discussed and related to common practices utilized by health service providers who work with older adults.
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About the Presenter
Dr. Phillip Martin is an Assistant Professor and neuropsychologist within the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita. Dr. Martin evaluates adult and older adult outpatients suspected to have disorders of cognition, behavior, or emotion, and provides inpatient neuropsychology consultation services to rehabilitation, senior behavior health, and general medical units of local hospitals. Dr. Martin is the author of more than 50 journal articles, book chapters, and published abstracts, and he has published in journals within the fields of neuropsychology, behavioral neurology, and psychiatry. Areas of recent publication and current interest include outcomes of clinical neuropsychology services in older adult dementia evaluations, the impact of individualized music on mood and agitation in patients with dementia, performance validity testing, psychometrics and psychological test construction, and diagnosis of cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
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Learning Objectives
Discuss the key differences between various forms of dementia in terms of symptom presentation, epidemiology, neuropathological underpinnings, and patterns of impairment on neuropsychological testing
Understand the various approaches for diagnosing dementia and its causes, and know the current research regarding the diagnostic accuracy of these methods
Increase awareness of available behavioral, psychosocial, and pharmacological interventions for managing both cognitive and emotional/ behavioral symptoms of dementia
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C.E.U. Credit & Cost: 3 hours CEUs for attendance. Free for DAPA members
and students with identification. $65 for non-DAPA members, payable at the workshop by credit card, check or cash. [This workshop is *free* for new DAPA members paying 2017 dues by check or cash ($65) at the workshop].
Workshop Reservations: Call Joanna at 937-428-0724 or email her at joanna@drogrady.com by Monday, September 11, 2017
*DAPA: is an Ohio Psychological Association MCE Program CE provider for psychologists
