Type of Presentation

Workshop

Location

Room 1909

Start Date

10-12-2018 9:10 AM

End Date

10-12-2018 10:00 AM

Abstract

The Lodge at Bethany has participated in two unique but intricately interwoven campaigns to expand the educational opportunities of the Community and the Residents’ Families that we serve: The Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT®) is the original and ground-breaking, evidence-based and scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction based on research conducted by P.K. Beville, a specialist in geriatrics. The use of the VDT to spread awareness of the impact of dementia is a testament to the mission to improve the lives of those with this disease as well as their caregivers. The VDT is a unique, interactive program proven to improve communication and care. The experiential training is designed for care giving facilities and community organizations to help in identifying with and understand patients' behaviors and needs.

The second step in expanding the education of now knowing what it must be like to live with the disease to how can we as caregivers be better equipped to assist in care. Positive Approach, LLC, is an organization that provides training, continued education, and consultation to organizations and individuals who choose to grow in dementia related awareness, knowledge, skill and competence. All training is based on Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care philosophy. Ms. Snow is a leading advocate for those living with dementia and has made it her personal mission to help families and professionals better understand how it feels to be living with dementia related challenges and change.

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Oct 12th, 9:10 AM Oct 12th, 10:00 AM

Implementation of Virtual Dementia Tour and Positive Approach to Care for those with Alzheimer's and Dementia-Related Illnesses

Room 1909

The Lodge at Bethany has participated in two unique but intricately interwoven campaigns to expand the educational opportunities of the Community and the Residents’ Families that we serve: The Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT®) is the original and ground-breaking, evidence-based and scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction based on research conducted by P.K. Beville, a specialist in geriatrics. The use of the VDT to spread awareness of the impact of dementia is a testament to the mission to improve the lives of those with this disease as well as their caregivers. The VDT is a unique, interactive program proven to improve communication and care. The experiential training is designed for care giving facilities and community organizations to help in identifying with and understand patients' behaviors and needs.

The second step in expanding the education of now knowing what it must be like to live with the disease to how can we as caregivers be better equipped to assist in care. Positive Approach, LLC, is an organization that provides training, continued education, and consultation to organizations and individuals who choose to grow in dementia related awareness, knowledge, skill and competence. All training is based on Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care philosophy. Ms. Snow is a leading advocate for those living with dementia and has made it her personal mission to help families and professionals better understand how it feels to be living with dementia related challenges and change.