Managing Agitation in Dementia (Live)
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 10-11am (EDT)
Managing Agitation in Dementia Series
An Online Educational Series for Caregivers, Clinicians, and Families
Start Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10-11am (EDT)
Location: Live Online via Zoom
CEUs: 1
Caring for individuals with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. Agitation is a common yet complex symptom that affects individuals living with dementia, often leading to distress for both the person and their caregivers. This weekly series is designed to provide evidence-based strategies to understand, prevent, and manage agitation effectively.
Join us each Saturday to gain practical insights, learn from experts, and connect with others facing similar challenges.
Weekly Topics include and are not limited to:
- Introduction to Agitation in Dementia
- The significance of agitation as a symptom
- Types of agitation
- Understanding the Root Causes of Agitation in Dementia
- Environmental triggers
- Behavioral Interventions
- Overview of dementia and its stages
- Cognitive decline and its impact on behavior
- Non-Pharmacological Strategies to Manage Agitation
- Holistic and Alternative Approaches
- Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors for Agitation in Dementia
- Exploring massage, acupuncture, or other alternative treatments for Agitation in Dementia
- Environmental Modifications for Agitation in Dementia
- Sensory-Based Interventions to Manage Agitation in Dementia
- Innovative Tools Agitation in Dementia
A practical session analyzing real-world scenarios to reinforce learning and problem-solving skills.
Who Should Attend?
- Family caregivers
- Healthcare professionals
- Social workers, therapists, and care staff
- Anyone supporting a loved one with dementia
This series is designed to empower and support those providing care for individuals with dementia. Together, we can create a more compassionate and informed approach to managing agitation.
Join us and be part of the conversation!
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Who is this for?
This course is for any clinician invested in learning new or honing existing skills to be able to use in dynamic ways to support their patients and clients and to end suffering.
KEY INFORMATION:
This course is eligible for 1 CEU for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists in New York State
For more information about CEU approval, please click here.
Format: Live Online Seminar
Date and Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 10-11am (EDT)
"The review was excellent and it helped me understand some concepts much better. I also like the videos that connected very well with out discussions." - Sol, LCSW
"I would recommend this webinar because it provided valuable and practical tools to help make a positive difference both personally and professionally." - Michele, LMSW
"I was really re-enlightened, impressed about the education and bridging between the 2 systems- legal and mental health." - Sonia, LCSW-R
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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.
Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.