The Dementia Collaborative LLC

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

People with dementia often experience toileting difficulties during the course of their disease, which create significant burden on care partners. These challenges may include:

• Urinary Incontinence
• Voiding in locations other than the toilet or commode
• Fecal Incontinence
• Difficulty/inadequacy with peri-care
• Hiding soiled clothing or feces
• Constipation

This presentation will address common reasons why these challenges occur and will provide learners with strategies to manage and reduce toileting difficulties and ways to collaborate with care partners. We will also discuss common barriers to strategy implementation. 

This is an asynchronous course and can be viewed at your convenience. 

Rachel Wiley is the course speaker. Learn more about Rachel here.

A basic understanding of dementia and disease process is assumed. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize common dementia-related toileting challenges
• Apply the Triadic Model to determine factors influencing toileting challenges 
• Choose appropriate non-pharmacologic strategies to manage and reduce the frequency of toileting challenges
• Identify barriers to strategy implementation 
• Provide examples for effective collaboration with care partners

COURSE OUTLINE:

Webinar - 1 hour 

Post Test - 15 minutes

Course Evaluation - 15 minutes 

Instructional Methods: This course utilizes the following instructional methods including: web-based video, corresponding powerpoint pdf available for download, post-test 

Target Audience: Clinicians and professionals who work with individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

Requirements and Continuing Education: 

In order to receive course credit, the learned must complete watch the entire video recording and pass the post-test with at least a 75%. Learners will have the opportunity to retake the course one time if they do not pass the test on the first try. 

The Dementia Collaborative LLC is an AOTA approved provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID #1797. This distance-learning activity is offered at 0.15 CEUs, intermediate educational level, service delivery. 

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. 

Speaker Disclosures: Rachel Wiley is the founder and owner of the Dementia Collaborative LLC and receives a salary for trainings and speaking engagements.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds are available for distance learning independent courses. In the event that the provider must remove or cancel the course, you will be notified via email and provided with a full refund. 

ADA Needs: We are happy to accommodate accessibility needs. Please contact us at least 2 weeks in advance at [email protected]