Community Training

2024

Morgan Beign, BS

• Addressing the Financial and Emotional Costs of Caregiving: Senior Day Programs and Supports for Family Caregivers

 

Alycia Bristol, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC

• Assessing Caregivers of Hospitalized Older Adults

 

Kimberlin Correa, BS

• Health Homes = Healthy People: Programs That Help Older Adults Maintain Safe Homes
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Jeanette Koski, OTD

• Occupational Therapy and Supports for Aging in Place

 

Kathie Supiano, PhD, LCSW, F-GSA, FT, APHSW-C

• Ways to Compassionately Support Those Grieving a Loss: Creating Compassionate Communities

 

Debbie Hall, BS

• Adult Day Services: Unique Daily Activities to Prevent or Delay Long-Term Nursing Home Placement
• For more information about the Neighborhood House Adult Day Services click HERE

 

2023

Raven Albertson, BS, MA, CHES

• Mindful Self-Care: Small Changes and Short Practices That Make a Big Difference
• Download slides HERE

 

Patty Schwab, MS, CDP, CMDP

• Voices in Dementia: A Path Toward Inclusion & Empowerment
• Download slides HERE

 

Anne Asman, MS

• What is Old? You Might Be Surprised
• Download slides HERE

 

Marianne Christensen, CHES

• Healthy Aging: What it Looks Like and Community Resources That Help
• Download slides HERE

 

Shawn Steidinger, MLS, AHIP & Elizabeth Frakes, MSIS

• Fact-Checking Online Health Information: Tips from the Experts

Additional Resources

• Medline Plus - A trusted source of consumer health information
• Heart.org - Information on heart disease and ways to prevent disease. From the American Heart Association
• Diabetes.org - Information on diabetes and ways to prevent, manage, and treat the disease. From the American Diabetes Association
• Familydoctor.org - General health information for families. Produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians
• Healthfinder.gov - General health information. Produced by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
• CDC - Health information for all ages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

Kait Halibozek and Brittany Mascio

• The Importance of Self Care for DementiaCaregivers: A Virtual Educational Program

 

Rob Ence

• The Utah Commission on Aging & Developing the State Master Plan on Aging

 

Jeremy Holloway

• Interventions to Address Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults 

 

Manuel Acevedo 

• The Village Movement: Age-Friendly Environments

 

Alianne Sipes

• Elder Abuse, Resident's Rights, and the Ombudsman Program
• Download slides HERE

 

Rosemary Quartrale

• Top Three Tips for Dementia Caregivers

 

2022

Amy Powell-Versteeg, PTA

• The Benefit of Exercise for Persons with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia
• L.S Skaggs Patient Wellness Center
• Balance and Mobility Clinic | Melanie Salazar (Office Manager) | 801-587-9161

 

Emily Christensen, MS, MT-BC

• Music Therapeutic Caregiving: A Music-Based Intervention for Professional and Family Caregivers Serving Persons with Dementia Who are Resistant to Care
• Download Emily Christensen's Music Therapeutic Caregiving Handout HERE
• Download Linda A. Gerdner, PhD, RN, FAAN, Individualized Music Quick Reference Guide HERE

 

Sarah Scott, MS, MBA

• Horticulture Therapy and the Neighborhood House Intergenerational Program

 

Troy Andersen, PhD, MSW, MS, LCSW

• Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Caregiver Grief

 

Bonnie Shepherd, BS

• Former Caregiver and Dementia Advocate and Educator - The Four Dementias: Different Causes, Different Symptoms
• Download slides HERE

 

Kathy Nelson, BS

• The Distance Dilemma: Providing Care to Loved Ones from Another State or Location
• Download slides HERE

 

Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP

• Caregiver Support: National Focus, Local Implementation
• Download slides HERE

 

Kristy Russell, CHES

• Dementia in Utah: Supporting Statewide Efforts with One Plan
• Download slides HERE

 

Geri Lehnardt, SSW

• Assessment Techniques: Skills & Tips to Work with Older Adults and Their Caregivers
• Download slides HERE
  Additional Resources: What is Validation by Naomi Fell | How to Approach and Assess Older Adults with Demetia by Teepa Snow

 

2021

LuAnn Lundquist, BS, TRT

• Creating a Community-Based Activity Group for Seniors with Dementia
• Download slides HERE

 

Sarah Jane Obray, MS

• Let's Have Some Fun: Dementia Caregiver Kits
• Download slides HERE

 

A. Enrique Varela, DDS

• The Mouth: The Sixth “M” of Geriatric Care
• Download slides HERE

 

 Linda Cole, LCSW

• The Importance of Staying Connected in Challenging Times

 

Dr. Larry Garrett and Hailey Haffey

• Voices from the Community: Listening and Learning from those with Memory-Related Conditions and their Families
• Download Dr. Haffey's slides HERE | Download Dr. Garrett's slides HERE
• Additional Resources: DasGrupta -  The Art of Medicine: Narrative Humility | Narrative Medicine: Honoring the Stories of Illness, Part 1: What is Narrative Medicine?

 

Bonnie Shepherd and Catherine Sharpsteen

• Former Family Caregivers, Dementia: What if it's not Alzheimer's
• Download slide HERE

 

Megan Owen, BS

• Nutrition and Dementia: Caregivers Mealtime Needs

 

Rebecca Utz, PhD

• The Importance of Respite and How to Make the Most of Your Respite Time
• The Time for Living and Caring (TLC) research study at the University of Utah is seeking family caregivers to persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia.  We are looking for ADRD caregivers who want and deserve to have more consistent respite time - and who are willing to try-out and provide feedback about an online coaching resource we created to help caregivers get more benefit from their respite.  Please circulate the attached flier to potential participants or reach out to the TLC research office, TLC@utah.edu or  http://tlc.gslc.utah.edu/ for more information.
• Download information about the TLC Study HERE

 

Patricia Schwab, BS

• Planning Together for Living with Dementia
• Download slides HERE

 

Lisa Morrise, Executive Director for Consumers Advancing Patient Safety

• Engage is a Verb: Active Engagement Between Clinicians, Patients, Family Members and Caregivers
• Download slides HERE

Find additional resources below:

• From Comagine Health: Innovative Activities: Preserving Functional Ability During the COVID-19 Crisis.
• From the Institute for Patient and Family Centered Care: Best Practices
• From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Toolkit

 

Ann Wolter, RN, DON and Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP from the Solstice Medical Group

• A Good Life to the Very End
• Download slides HERE

 

Dr. Jeanette Koski

• Utilizing Procedural Memory as a Means to Increase ADL Participation for Those with Dementia
• Download slides HERE

 

2020

Dr. Sarah Morimoto

• Neuroplasticity in the Aging Brain: How to Maintain and Enhance Function

 

Dr. Troy Andersen

• Dementia Care Transitions: Dead Ends, Detours, Denial
• Download slides HERE

 

Michelle Malais, CSA

• Funding Care in Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities
• Download slides HERE 

 

Emily Christensen, MS

• Music-Based Caregiving
• Download resources HERE

 

Dr. Gail Towsley

• Me & My Wishes
• Download slides HERE

 

Scott Rasmussen, Moriah Mason and Nancy Madsen presenting

• Getting the Help You Need: Community Resources for Caregivers
• Download Scott's slides HERE
• Download Moriah's slides HERE
• Download Nancy's slides HERE
• Find the contact information for Utah AAA's HERE

 

Rosemary Quatrale

• Creative Interventions to Reduce Social Isolation for People with Dementia and their Caregivers
• Download slides HERE

 

Melissa Batchelor, PhD

• How to Stay Healthy Long-Term during COVID-19
• Download slides HERE

 

Jackie Eaton, PhD

• Arts-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia
• Download slides HERE

 

Dr. Jim Ballard

• Simple Exercises You Can Do in the Home
• Download slides HERE
  Find Online Exercise Examples HERE

 

Katarina Felsted, PhD

• Promoting Resilience through Mindfulness
• Download slides HERE

 

Dr. Kathie Supiano

• Coping with Stress During the Health Crisis
• Download slides HERE

 

Kara Dassel, PhD

• The LEAD Guide: Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer's and Dementia
• Download slides HERE
  Download LEAD Guide HERE

 

2019

Dr. Rand Rupper

• Screening for the 3 D's: Dementia, Depression, & Delirium
• Download slides HERE