The Association for Professionals in Aging is excited to sponsor this fun and information-filled educational workshop in partnership with the Giving Voice Foundation.
Join us at Twin Lakes Senior Living Community for a full-day of speakers discussing how to incorporate creativity into caring for a loved one with dementia. With such a great line-up of instructors, this workshop will provide helpful tools for you to use. And if you need CEs, this full day workshop will provides 6.5 CEs.
This program is intended for social workers, nurses, activity directors, local musicians, movement instructors, and the general community!
Lunch and beverages will be included.
CEs for Ohio social workers and counselors. Please include your license number at registration.
Nurses and others can be issued a certificate that you can present to your board. Be sure to register for the CE-level ticket.
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 – 8:15 AM Registration & brief networking
8:15 – 8:30 AM Welcome
8:30 – 9:30 AM Understanding Dementia
Patricia Colapietro, MD
An overview of dementia, with emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, discussing pathophysiology, natural history, modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, current diagnostic tests available, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, including lifestyle choices, to assist with patient / family care.
9:30 – 10:30 AM Musical Awe – Part I
Rhonna Shatz, DO & Stefan Fiol, Ph.D.
This presentation will explore how music and the emotion of awe trigger actions that bring long-term cognitive benefits. We will discuss a current research project and service-learning collaboration between the College of Medicine and the College – Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati in which students and community members with neurodegenerative diseases create powerful arts-based experiences. We ask what conditions are needed for music to generate awe, how we might sustain and amplify experiences of awe, and how this powerful emotion creates changes in our physiology, memory, and our relationship to new learning and action.
10:30 – 10:45 AM 10 minute Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM Musical Awe – Part II (Dr. Rhonna Shatz & Stefan Fiol)
11:45 – 1:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 – 2:00 PM Brain training and memory training; making it fun
Joe Clark, Ph.D.
In this presentation, we will present some of the cognitive challenges concerning memory and memory loss. We will provide information concerning memory aids related to context for recall. We will give examples and instructions on activities that are gamified that help with memory and recall.
2:00 – 3:00 PM Purposefully Caring
Daneika “DD” Farmer
Caring for individuals with dementia is a journey that can deeply transform the way we communicate and connect with them, whether in a home setting or a senior living community. It is important to recognize the unique challenges dementia presents in communication and to approach these moments with empathy and understanding. By tailoring our responses to the needs of those experiencing dementia, we can enhance their care and provide comfort. Additionally, refining our techniques to address behavioral symptoms can foster a more compassionate and supportive environment for everyone involved. Together, we can create meaningful connections that truly reflect our commitment to caring.
3:00 – 3:15 PM Break
3:15 – 4:15 PM Music Therapy Techniques for YOU
Sara Cox, LPMT, MT-BC
In this presentation you will learn about approaches used within music therapy sessions that are accessible to YOU. We will briefly review techniques implemented by music therapists before diving into how you can support those techniques. By the end, you will understand the why behind the "magic" of music, how to prompt and promote that "magic", and how you play a huge role in the manifestation of the "magic.”
4:15 – 4:45 PM Arts in Healing
Kim Popa
This presentation will highlight the therapeutic concepts utilized in the Arts in Healing initiative offered by Pones Dance Company in partnership with the Cincinnati Arts Association. Through dance and mindful movement, this presentation will allow participants to explore emotional healing, mental health, and physical wellness in a supportive, non-judgmental space. The presentation will focus on self-expression, energy exchange, and creativity rather than dance technique, helping participants feel renewed, confident, and emotionally balanced. Rooted in the concept of poesies, the workshop will guide individuals through self-discovery and healing by tapping into the power of imagination and the creative process.
4:45 – 5:00 PM Farewell, Surveys, Certificates, Final Networking
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