Continuing Education
Healthy Aging - Caring for the Older Population
Day/Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Mode: Web Conferencing via Zoom
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AAMA Number:
Brochure coming soon!
This program is designed to enhance the learning of CMAs working in area health facilities providing new information on current trends in healthcare.
This program is sponsored by: Northwood Technical College.
Program Notes:
- Every attendee must log-in individually to gain access to the workshop so virtual attendance is documented.
- The live, 4-hour session is required for CEU attainment; recorded video or partial participation will not be allowed.
- The Zoom link will be sent to your email address 2-3 days prior to the workshop.
* Please check junk or spam folder if you don't find information in your main inbox. Emails from Northwood Tech employees will come from an @NorthwoodTech.edu domain.
Agenda
8:00-8:10 a.m. | Welcome and announcements; technology overview and log-in name, evaluation to come in link at end of each session |
8:10-9:00 a.m. | General ADRC Overview as it Pertains to Medical Assistants, Sue Allyn, Information & Assistance Specialist, Licensed Social Worker, Barron County Aging & Disability Resource Center |
9:00-9:10 a.m. | Break |
9:10-10:00 a.m. | Dementia 101, Trisha Witham, Dementia Care Specialist, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Barron & Rusk Counties |
10:00-10:10 a.m. | Break |
10:10 a.m.-1:100 p.m. | For the Health of It: ADRC Healthy Living Programs, Alisa Lammers, B.S., Caregiver Specialist & Health Promotions Coordinator, ADRC |
11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Dementia Live, Trisha Witham, Dementia Care Specialist, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Barron & Rusk Counties |
12:00 p.m. | Wrap up and evaluations |
- Session One
- Title: General ADRC Overview as it Pertains to Medical Assistants
- Presenter: Sue Allyn, Information & Assistance Specialist, Licensed Social Worker, Barron County Aging & Disability Resource Center
- Objectives:
- Medical Assistants will obtain understanding of the ADRC's resources.
- Medical Assistants will utilize the ADRC process of when to make referrals.
- Medical Assistants will engage in communication with best practices as to when to contact the ADRC.
- Session Two
- Title: Dementia 101
- Presenter: Trisha Witham, Dementia Care Specialist, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Barron & Rusk Counties
- Objectives:
- Identify the differences between the most common causes of dementia.
- Use effective communication with people living with dementia.
- Understand how dementia impacts the brain.
- Session Three
- Title: For the Health of It: ADRC Healthy Living Programs
- Presenter: Alisa Lammers, B.S., Caregiver Specialist & Health Promotions Coordinator, ADRC
- Objectives:
- Identify at least three evidence-based healthy living programs offered by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) that can benefit patients with chronic conditions.
- Explain the key components and potential health outcomes of one ADRC healthy living program in detail, enabling effective patient referrals and support.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess which patients may benefit most from ADRC healthy living programs and outline the referral process.
- Session Four
- Title: Dementia Live
- Presenter: Trisha Witham, Dementia Care Specialist, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Barron & Rusk Counties
- Objectives:
- Understand how dementia affects the senses of people living with dementia.
- Gain empathy for people living with dementia.
- Understand how dementia impacts memory.
Registration
Fee: $30 | $15.05 (62 +)
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melissa.buxton@northwoodtech.edu
for details.
Thank you to our conference sponsors!
