“Behavioral Management of Dementia”
By Ricardo Barrera, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVES

The participant will be able to identify:
1. The primary and secondary behavioral symptoms of dementia.
2. The principles of behavior management.
3. The sources of behavioral problems in demented patients.
4. The principles and strategies for effective behavior management of: agitation, aggression, sleep disturbances, suspiciousness, and wandering.

COURSE OUTLINE

This program will review:
1. Primary diagnosis and symptoms of dementia.
2. Secondary behavioral symptoms of dementia.
3. Principles of behavior management.
4. Sources of behavioral problems.
5. Principles of effective behavior management of dementia.
6. Strategies for managing behavioral problems.

Information About the Speaker
Dr. Ricardo Barrera is the Director of Neurobehavioral Services at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital in New Bedford, MA. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.