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Thinking About Thinkingā„¢: How to help a patient with a thinking problem using KAER

By Michael Splaine, Principal, Splaine Consulting The scenarios are endless, so letā€™s narrow this down to an office visit. Perhaps you have implemented the annual wellness visit and a patient scores poorly on the simple cognitive test. Ā Or a concerned daughter-in-law tips you off that mom isnā€™t as sharp as she was. Or the patient… Continue reading Thinking About Thinkingā„¢: How to help a patient with a thinking problem using KAER

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Alzheimerā€™s Disease Public Policy Online Course: Winter 2019Ā  Registration is now open for our online course through the University of Massachusetts-Boston.Ā  Dates:Ā Tuesdays, 1pm ā€“ 3pm Eastern (Jan 29 ā€“ Mar 5) Fee:Ā $250 per participant (enrollment in UMASS not necessary) University of Massachusetts Boston Professional training certificate that awardsĀ  1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) About the… Continue reading Take a Class with Splaine Consulting

Splaine Consulting Updates: July 2018

Highlights from the 33rd International Conference of ADIĀ  Last week in Chicago, Mike Splaine and Kate Gordon of Splaine Consulting presented posters, panels, and more at this renowned gathering of international Alzheimer advocates. Mike did a poster session on “Changing Dementia Dementia CareĀ Outcomes: Reducing HospitalĀ Readmissions.”Ā  Kate led a panel on “Diverse Populations: Inclusion & Equality.”… Continue reading Splaine Consulting Updates: July 2018

Splaine Consulting Updates: June 2018

Splaine Consulting Team to Convene Town Hall Meetings in August for Rhode Island State Plan Update Rhode Island is currently updating their Alzheimer state plan, and weā€™re looking forward to gathering input and feedback from the dementia community.Ā If youā€™re a resident of Rhode Island and are connected to Alzheimerā€™s as a person living with the… Continue reading Splaine Consulting Updates: June 2018

Splaine Consulting Updates: May 2018

Recognizing a Critical Cohort in Hands-On Dementia Care Kicking off on June 14th, this is the 41st year of National Nursing Assistants Week, and we’re eager to spread the word as nationwide, 4.5 million nursing assistants provide hands-on dementia care every day (source:Ā National Network of Career Nursing Assistants). From assistance with bathing and dressing to… Continue reading Splaine Consulting Updates: May 2018