Education/CE Event: Dementia Communications: Challenges and Tips

Dementia is a growing concern and becoming more prevalent today. Understanding the challenges that dementia presents and how you can more effectively interact with these individuals is crucial. Join us on February 21st as Shannon Braun educates us on this timely topic. 

This session will include a discussion of how communication is impacted by dementia, and how changes in language and sequencing can impact a person's ability to communicate as dementia progresses. Strategies that can be used to improve our communication and facilitate a more positive interaction with those who have dementia will also be reviewed. 

This is a one hour CEU for Ohio social workers and counselors. 

About the presenter – Shannon Braun, LISW-S

Shannon is the Director of the Center for Memory Support and Inclusion with Episcopal Retirement Services. She provides education, support, and social engagement to individuals and families facing dementia, in addition to promoting dementia inclusivity to businesses and organizations in the Cincinnati area. She has over 15 years of experience in aging and dementia care in a variety of settings, including hospice, long term care, and in the community. Shannon has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Louis University and a Master of Social Work from University of Cincinnati with a concentration in Health Care and Gerontology. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation in the state of Ohio.