An Evidence Based Approach to Dementia-Related Behavior Management: Part I
Event Details
Join The Kensington Reston and Dr. William Mansbach for an informative presentation on how to support those with dementia and improve their behaviors using techniques from evidence based approaches.
In this CEU webinar, Dr. Mansbach emphasizes the need for non-pharmacological approaches to behavior management. He explains the link between cognitive capacity and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), highlighting the need for cognitive assessment as a foundation for behavior management. Evidence-based cognitive assessment tools, including the BCAT®-SF and the BCIS® are highlighted.
*This is a CEU credited event – 1.5 Credit Hours
Dr. William Mansbach, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mansbach Health Tools, LLC which supports the BCAT® Research Center. He is also the Chief Executive Officer and President of CounterPoint Health Services, a multi-disciplinary behavioral healthcare company specializing in geriatrics and dementia care. For many years, he was the Chief Operating Officer of the largest geriatric behavioral healthcare company in the U.S. specializing in long-term care. Dr. Mansbach has an international reputation as a researcher, clinician, and consultant in the aging field. He was a pioneer in the development of memory clinics and is the creator of the BCAT® and ENRICH® Systems, which integrate cognitive tests, interventions, and dementia prevention programs. He is the co-author of the award-winning book, Brain Health as You Age: A Practical Guide to Maintenance and Prevention. Dr. Mansbach’s most recent peer-reviewed articles can be found on the BCAT® Research Center page.
