Gerontology Intensive Workshop Series
An Interdisciplinary Workshop Series for Service Providers Who Work Now or Want to Work with Older Adults
The Series covers the major topic areas in gerontology, and strongly benefits individuals currently working in or preparing to work in this rapidly growing field. There is a Certificate and Continuing Education Units (20 to 25 CEUs) for individuals who register for the series and attend at least 8 of the 10 workshops. This 25-hour (10) workshop series offers a focused, practical approach to understanding, assessing and intervening with a variety of service concerns affecting the diverse aging population on Cape Cod and the Islands. Registrants will acquire the basic knowledge and skill set needed to work effectively with older adults in a variety of service settings. You will learn assessment skills, practical intervention skills, and a range of available Cape and off-Cape resources that can be accessed to aid this population.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Understanding Aging – It’s Not What You Think
This foundation workshop examines the many facets of aging, including common myths and misperceptions. Learn what contributes to successful aging, and some of the tools available to assess an older person’s ability to cope over time. Presenter: Andrea Nevins, MPH, AGE-WISE
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 How to Beat the Blues – Loss, Bereavement & Depression
Depression, a common mental health problem of older adults, is often under-diagnosed and under-treated. This workshop examines the many faces of depression, identifies the risks for suicide, and reviews treatment alternatives. Presenter: Harriet Rzetelny, ACSW, AGE- WISE
Wednesdays, October 21 and 28, 2009 - a two-part workshop: The Dementias & Resulting Behavioral Disorders
The incidence of the dementias increases with age. Careful evaluation is important to eliminate common treatable or reversible conditions. Learn how to accurately assess cognitive decline, and the basic skills for managing affected clients. Presenters: Gail Quinn, M.Ed. (10/21) and Rosemary Dillon, RN, MS, Director, Allied Health & Gerontology, CCCC, and Linda Darbyshire, APRN, BC, MSN, VNA (10/28)
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Therapeutic Reminiscence and Life Review
Reminiscence therapy, which assists older adults to come to terms with the last stage of life, is not just talking about the past. Learn a range of reminiscence activities and the communication skills needed to facilitate them. Presenter: Harriet Rzetelny, ACSW, AGE-WISE
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Legal and Ethical Issues in Aging
This workshop reviews the key elements of long term planning that facilitate surrogate decision-making and the legal mechanisms to use when advance directives are not in place. Ethical dilemmas that arise as an older person’s health deteriorates will be addressed. Presenters: Daniel McCollough Professor, Philosophy, Cape Cod Community College, Resident Medical Ethicist, Cape Cod Healthcare, Consultant in Medical Ethics; and Martha Ramsey, Ramsey & Hanesian, LLP
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 A Safer Place – Identifying & Serving the Victims of Elder Neglect & Mistreatment
Learn the complexities of elder abuse and neglect, assessment skills and intervention options. Presenters: Louis Eppers, MSW, and Edward Murphy, BA. ESCCI, Protective Services Unit.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Medication Misuse and Error
Explore the exploding problem of drug over-use, misuse and error that puts older adults at high risk for drug-related problems. Learn guidelines to accurately recognize assess & intervene appropriately. Presenter: Christopher J. Novak, PharmD, CGP
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 Working with Families and Other Caregivers
This workshop examines the complexities of caregiving and the kinds of assistance that caregivers provide and need. Learn skills to heighten caregiver cooperation and participation in client care. Presenters: Gail Quinn M.Ed.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 End of Life Issues & Concerns
This workshop looks at attitudes towards death, and how these influence interactions with people at the end of life. Intervention and communication techniques that facilitate both the acceptance of death as part of the life cycle and the grieving/mourning process are explored.
Presenter: Debra Wood, RN, CRNH, Hospice of Florida Suncoast
All Seminars Run 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Rm. 115 of the South Building - CCCC - West Barnstable Campus
To register please call 508-375-4012 and enroll in course WHN014-64 For more information please contact: Rosemary Dillon, Director of Allied Health and Gerontology
508/362-2131 x 4451 or