This October, we’re excited to partner with LeadingAge Southeast and LeadingAge Oregon to bring you two impactful webinars designed to support your team and enhance resident care.
Dementia Care 101: The Emotional Needs of Persons Living with Dementia
Date: October 23 | Time: 9:00–10:00 AM CT | Platform: Zoom
Hosted in partnership with LeadingAge Southeast
Join Dementia Care Specialist Carrie Chiusano for a thoughtful session on how communication and environment shape the behavioral symptoms of dementia—especially during the holiday season. Learn how meaningful engagement can uplift both residents and caregivers, and gain practical strategies to foster positive interactions.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the spectrum of dementia and cognitive decline.
- Distinguish normal aging from early signs of Alzheimer’s and related conditions.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to support residents and caregivers.
Combatting Costly Readmissions
Date: October 28 | Time: 12:00–1:00 PM CT | Platform: Zoom
Hosted in partnership with LeadingAge Oregon
Led by Debbie Rayburn, RN, BSHCA, LNHA, this session dives into the critical issue of hospital readmissions and how they impact care quality and facility performance. Discover actionable practices and INTERACT tools to reduce unnecessary transfers and strengthen your quality improvement efforts.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand why readmissions are a major concern in long-term care.
- Identify risk factors and prevention strategies.
- Integrate readmission prevention into your facility’s care protocols.
