Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health and Aging Forum began as a cross system educational program for mental health and aging providers to encourage collaborative relationships. In 2007, the Forum offered an overview of aging, mental health and substance abuse issues. In 2008 we continue the discussion of aging and behavioral health issues by examining behavioral approaches for “difficult behaviors”, the growing issues of medication misuse, substance abuse/gambling in older adults, and the family systems issues and dynamics of caring for older individuals. The 2008 Forum “Behavioral Health Issues of Older Adults” continues to recognize that the issues of older adults are multidisciplinary, and cross system collaboration enables us to more effectively serve older adults in Pennsylvania.
Location:
October 16, 2008
Masonic Village
1 Masonic Drive, Freemasons Cultural Center
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
More Information:
This training is for all individuals involved in the arena of “long term living” to include: aging care managers, family members, mental health workers, nurses, nursing assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, or social workers.
Educational Objectives:
At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
Appreciate the current and projected incidence and prevalence of older adults with substance abuse/misuse/addiction issues & gambling – baby boomers vs. current;
Recognize the face(s) of abuse and addiction in older adults (includes gambling addition, medication misuse and abuse, medication with alcohol, alcohol only and illicit drug use);
Describe at least 5 underlying principles of behavior management;
Discuss the role of person centered care, strength based assessment and culture change principles in behavior management interventions;
Discuss the value of addressing caregiver stress as a means of reducing mental health issues among caregivers.
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PLEASE NOTE: There is a $25.00 fee associated with this training.