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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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.-11:10 a.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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for details.
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