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Upcoming Lectures
August 9-11, 2010
June 10, 2010
March 17, 2010
March 16, 2010
March 4, 2010
March 4, 2010
March 2, 2010 March 2, 2010
Past Lectures November 23, 2009 November 22, 2009
November 11, 2009
November 4, 2009
November 2, 2009 October 15, 2009 October 7, 2009 August 12, 2009 August 13, 2009 July 22, 2009 Evidence based research regarding the efficacy of private resident rooms in a long term care setting has, until now been non-existent. This session reports the results of a study that examined the economic, clinical, operational and psychosocial correlates of private versus shared bedrooms. June 22, 2009 This lecture provides an overview of evidence-based design issues in environments for individuals with dementia. May 27-31, 2009 This session will feature the award winning entries which reflect the values and vision of The Green House® project, demonstrating that a nursing home can be a place people want to call home. May 27-31, 2009 This session presents results from two separate studies on creating supportive environments for people with dementia. The first project, An Assistive Wardrobe to support Dressing Independence, tested the effects of a specially designed closet to make it easier for resident to access their clothes independently. In additional to results, challenges to be discussed included data collection techniques and difficulties changing staff behavior. The second project, Environmental Modifications to Improve Continence in Individuals with Dementia, explored the differential impact of enhanced contrast and visual accessibility to the toilet on bathroom use. Again, in addition to results, we will discuss data collection and project implementation challenges. May 6, 2009 This intensive will examine technologies for home environments to prevent falls. May 4, 2009 This pre-conference will provide information about risk factors for falls caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other progressive dementias and describe strategies and programs for all stages of dementia that can be used to prevent falls and falls-related injuries. Evidence based research regarding the efficacy of private resident rooms in a long term care setting has, until now been non-existent. This session reports the results of a study that examined the economic, clinical, operational and psychosocial correlates of private versus shared bedrooms. April 9, 2009 Many nursing home buildings were built 20 to 30 years ago, when philosophies and models of care were different. If replacing older buildings isn’t feasible, what are the most effective strategies for remodeling a building to reflect? This 2 part session examines the changes providers are making to their environments as they embrace culture change. The first session explores the core concepts that are central to creating self-directed relationship-based care settings, including ways to create households and neighborhoods, increase privacy, and a sense of being at home. The second session addresses elements to support engagement in meaningful activities, enhancing mealtimes, improve the bathing experience, and encouraging active participation in decision making. Click here to view handout. March 31, 2009 March 31, 2009 March 30, 2009 As evidence based design grows as a field and dialogue about the use of research and evidence in the building design process continues, the question arises — what really constitutes research? Design teams typically rely on multiple sources of information — including best practices, benchmarking visits, observations of current practice and research literature. How should one weigh these different sources of information for their credibility and relevance to the project at hand? Can practitioners do research? These questions and more will be discussed! March 28, 2009 March 18, 2009 Urinary incontinence is a significant problem resulting in stress and burden for families and professional caregivers, and has significant cost implications. A variety of different interventions to help manage continence have been developed, from reminders and training programs to environmental interventions, but in order to evaluate them, it is necessary to be able to assess or count episodes of continence. Increasingly researchers and care communities are using technologies to capture data about daily events, such as ADLs and activities. While a variety of technologies exist on the market, implementing them into real settings of presents challenges. This session takes one behavior—using the bathroom—and describes the challenges of accurately assessing continence. March 17, 2009 Remote monitoring is becoming increasingly popular, both in community settings and for research purposes. From use of audio/video-recording to motion trackers to simple event counters, different technologies vary dramatically in what type of information they capture, and how identifiable the individual is. This session explores issues relating to the use of remote monitoring systems, how their use may differ when used for research vs as a system to support continued independence in the community, and differences between elders and their family member’s comfort with different systems.
November 20-22, 2008 This seminar discusses promotion of functional abilities to increase healthy intake during meals in clients who may or may not have dysphagia
September 13, 2008 and October 18, 2008 This seminar discusses promotion of functional abilities to increase healthy intake during meals in clients who may or may not have dysphagia. Innovative approaches to assessment, intervention, food service, programming and staff training will be presented. Participants will leave with strategies for improving oral intake that can be implemented in long-term care or other settings serving older adults.
August 27, 2008 This session explore the differential impacts of three distinct but related interventions on continence in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The interventions included high toilet contrast with the floor, contrast with the walls, and increased visibility (modified door), on people with different levels of dementia in different settings—home, assisted living and nursing home.
June 16, 2008: full day workshop This all day workshop will help care providers understand environmental principles of residential design and resident-centered care for people without dementia as well as people with dementia. It will help the participants learn how to use the environment to achieve key therapeutic goals, such as privacy, meaningful social interaction, and functional independence. Finally, it will address specific practices that can be followed to being the change process within a facility, including learning circles and coaching staff.
June 15, 2008; 9:00 – 10:00 am Design affects the functional and emotional state of individuals with dementia. From unit size and configuration to the design of bedrooms and toilets, there is a host of evidence-based information about ways to create supportive environments for this population. Results show that design impacts agitation, restlessness, sleep, as well as functional abilities such as eating and continence. This Keynote Address summarizes the latest research-based information about design of shared residential settings for people with dementia, for both new construction and even modest renovation projects. Case study and graphic illustrations will be used to illustrate each result.
May 19, 2008 April 27-30, 2008 This project developed and evaluated a training program to build skills related to dining, swallowing disorders, and safe feeding assistance. Reports have shown that inadequate staff training is one of the main factors that leads to malnutrition and dehydration. Research has confirmed that many CNAs lack dysphagia and feeding knowledge despite current training curriculum. Session covers key content areas that CNAs need to know about and includes two interactive demonstration activities.
April 19, 2008; 8:00 am-4:00 pm This workshop is for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and nurses who work with older adults and want to learn more about promoting functional abilities and increasing healthy intake during meals. Innovative approaches to assessment, intervention, and food service will be discussed. Leave with strategies for improving oral intake that you can implement in the long term care or other setting serving older adults.
April 5, 2008; 11:00 am-12:30 pm Changes in the physical environment and the way things are done can significantly support or impede communication success in persons with dementia. This session focuses on environmental factors and presents evidence-based interventions to improve individuals' participation in conversations and daily activities.
April 5, 2008; 2:00-3:30 pm This session examines environmental barriers and facilitators to oral intake and meal participation for people with dementia. By manipulating the physical environment and how food is prepared and presented, you may provide significant support for clients' swallowing goals without attempting to change their behavior. The emphasis is on evidence-based approaches that can be adapted to various environments.
April 3, 2008 Evidence based research regarding the efficacy of private resident rooms in a long term care setting has, until now been non-existent. This program reveals the economic, clinical and psychosocial results of the Commonwealth Fund sponsored research on this hotly debated issue that has far-reaching ramifications for the sustainability of resources as well as quality of life of elderly individuals and the staff who care for them.
April 3, 2008 The debate about what makes a place feel like home, and whether a nursing home can ever really be experienced as "home" has been raging for a decade. Home is clearly more than carpeting and chintz, but what does it take to create home, and how well does Tag 252 capture the essence of home?
April 2, 2008; 2:00 - 3:30 pm Whether you call it culture change, resident-directed care or person centered care, there are several core concepts that reflect a person-centered approach to care. This session helps participants understand strategies for creating smaller households and neighborhoods within existing buildings, and explore ways to structure daily routines around the residents' preferences.
April 2, 2008; 8:00 - 10:00
am This session explores the ways in which the environment supports the well-being of people with dementia, particularly focusing on supporting identity, enhancing comfort and enabling familiar routines. Examples will be drawn from both new construction and renovation projects. Open ended discussion will explore how participants can create an environment to support well-being. |
