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Cognitive Disabilities Model: Maximizing Function in Persons with Dementia (Part One)

Cognition is the most vital component in determining one’s best ability to function in ADL’s and in the environment. This educational activity introduces the basic treatment strategies outlined in the Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model. performance in ADL’s


$15.00

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Learning Objectives

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify three (3) types of dementia.
  2. Identify six (6) Allen Cognitive skills.
  3. Select three (3) basic treatment strategies at each Allen Cognitive stage.

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge of the Cognitive Disabilities Model provided in this course by passing with 85% or
greater accuracy.

Author

Deanna Hodges, OTR/L, ATP, Dementia Care Specialist

Deanna has been practicing occupational therapy for over 38 years. She currently works in acute care at Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to acute care, she worked over 25 years in long term care and short-term rehab. She has also been an adjunct professor at Florida State Community College in the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Based on the knowledge obtained from participating in numerous Allen Dementia Capable Care conferences and personal experience with the model, Deanna has provided numerous in-services to the OT/PT/SLP community on the proven beneficial use of the Allen Cognitive tools in maximizing function with persons experiencing dementia.

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