Event Date: Jul 21, 2011



Recording | Related Resources

This event took place on July 21st, 2011. Click on the link below to watch a recording of this webinar: Understanding Responsive Behaviours as a Way to Enhance Care from CDRAKE on Vimeo.

Using case examples, this presentation will highlight behaviours associated with dementia.
Presentation objectives:
  • Develop a systematic approach to understanding responsive behaviours
  • Increase our repertoire of management strategies to enhance care
  • Acquire increased confidence as advocates for individuals with dementia
Additional Resources:
  1. Pittsburg Agitation Scale: Rosen, J., Burgio, L., Kollar, M., Cain, M., Allison, M., Fogleman, M., Michael, M. & Zubenko, G.S. (1994). The Pittsburgh Agitation Scale. A User-Friendly Instrument for Rating Agitation in Dementia Patients. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry,2(1), pp. 52-59.
  2. Dementia Observation System: www.piecescanada.com


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Presenter(s):

Sylvia Davidson, Occupational Therapist & Advanced Practice Leader for the Geriatrics Program at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute