Meaningful Activities: The Core of Care in Dementia

Course Overview

4 CEUs

This course is a reload of the 2023 Coffee Club Presentation which included two presentations.  

Video Presentation – 3 CEUs

3 Hours.

This course will review: 
  •  Importance of meaningful, person-centred activity in the context of the Aged.
  • Activities related to the main aims of care and client needs in Geriatrics
  • Activity Programming in Care Facilities
  • Activity Selection relating to the clients needs and presentation at each stage in the progression of Dementia.
 

Recorded Case study and Q&A Webinar – 1 CEU

 1 Hour.

This is a recording of the Zoom Case Study and Q&A session in which Sylvia presents a case and hosts discussion of suitable activities and treatment focus through the stages of the client’s Dementia. Discussion and questions enrich this session.  
You have until 31 December 2024 to complete this course. 

R550.00

Description

The OT Link is excited to bring you this On Demand version of the 2023 Coffee Club with Sylvia Birkhead.

Sylvia Birkhead (M.OT) has almost 40 years of experience as an occupational therapist. She has consulted to many NGOs (MS Society, Headway, Parkinson’s Association, Stroke Aid, and many more), worked clinically, lectured at WITS, provided training to professionals, care workers and the general public.  In the last 10 years, Sylvia has specialised in gerontology and geriatric care, incorporating sensory stimulation into practice. Sylvia has published chapters in various books, articles in SAJOT and Focus, The Child magazine, Discovery Health newsletter, Rolling Inspiration and various other publications. She was awarded the Albie Sachs award in 2004.

 

This course has been accredited in 2024 by the OT Professional Body in the Advanced Band of the Geriatrics Taxonomy and can be used to submit in your portfolio for your personal accreditation with the Professional Body.

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marshalloccupationaltherapy
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Meaningful activities in dementia care

I enjoyed the content and the reminder for person-centred care, honouring the senses, a team approach.

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