National
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) Webinar: Occupational Therapy and Social
Work: Offering Community-Based Approaches to Support People Living with
Dementia and their Caregivers
Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 3:00-4:00 PM ET
This webinar will discuss the beneficial role of occupational
therapy (OT) and social work for people living with dementia and their
caregivers. Presenters will share OT interventions implemented through
LiveWell's Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative
project for people living alone with dementia, those with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and dementia, and those with distressing
behaviors. Content will include ways to help clients receive appropriate OT
services. In addition, Nevada Senior Services will share community-based
approaches using social workers to serve people living with dementia and
their caregivers. Topics will include considerations on, recommendations
for, and benefits to integrating social work practices.
Presenters
- Marissa Shoop, MPA, has a
career in social services and experience in integrated services and
supports in the community. At Nevada Senior Services, she works to
enhance medical and social services for seniors and marginalized
communities and to increase access to care.
- Stephani Shivers is an
occupational therapist and COO of Community Services for LiveWell, a
dementia services provider in Connecticut. For the last 10 years,
Stephani has worked to bring new OT services to people living with
dementia in the community.
Closed captioning is available.
Complimentary CEUs are available. The webinar will be recorded and available
for viewing at nadrc.acl.gov.
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