At the Crossroads of Behavioral Health and Dementia

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

LIVE WEBINAR

Presenter: Natalie Turner, LMSW, CDP and Mary Moller, LMSW, CAS

NASW Members: $15 | Non-Members: $30

This workshop is approved for 1.5 continuing education credit hours for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists

Workshop Name:

Date: Wednesday, February, 26, 2020
Presenter: Natalie Turner, LMSW, CDP and Mary Moller, LMSW, CAS
NASW Member Fee: $15
Non-Member Fee: $30
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Degenerative neurologic processes like dementia and Alzheimer’s are often considered entirely separate from mental and behavioral health. However, the two fields can overlap in ways that many social work, mental health, and behavioral health staff are not prepared to face. This presentation will discuss the intersections between the behavioral health world and the dementia world. We will discuss presenting symptoms of degenerative neurologic processes that can look like mental health disorders, common dementia diagnoses that may occur in the behavioral health sphere, and how to screen for these conditions. Additionally, we will explore the interplay between trauma, memory loss, and dementia and provide best-practice recommendations for trauma informed dementia care for families and professionals.  

Learning Objectives:

After the completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Define dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Vascular Dementia
• Describe presenting symptoms of dementia that may look like a behavioral health condition
• Recognize and use screening tools that can help differentiate a dementia from a mental health condition
• Describe the relationship between trauma, memory loss and dementia
• Demonstrate best practice interventions for working with clients with memory loss and trauma

This workshop is approved for 1.5 continuing education credit hours.

NASW-NYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (Provider ID #0014), licensed mental health counselors (Provider ID #MHC-0053), and licensed marriage and family therapists. (Provider ID #MFT-0037)

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Presenter:

Natalie Turner is a Licensed Master of Social Work and a case manager at the Alzheimer’s Center of Albany Med. She received her BSW from the University at Albany in 2017 and her MSW from the University at Albany, Internships in Aging Program. Natalie has experience working with individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, facilitating support groups for people with the disease and caregivers, and delivering education programs on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Natalie is committed to helping those affected by dementia and their families.

Mary Moller joined the Alzheimer’s Center of Albany Med as a program specialist after working in the community for over 14 years with families, caregivers, as well as people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Mary is a graduate from the University at Albany School of Social Welfare, Internship in Aging Program earning an MSW. Mary has returned to the program as an adjunct faculty member and is working towards earning her PhD. Mary has completed a program from SUNY earning a Certificate of Advanced Study in Health and Wellness. Mary volunteers in coordinating a parish health ministry and is committed to the delivery of services to people living in rural comminutes. In addition to her vast experience in aging and community based social work, Mary has presented at many conferences speaking about the importance of caregiver self-care. Mary continues to make healthy aging and self-care a professional and personal priority. Most recently, Mary has authored a book titled “Alzheimer’s Through the Stages: A Caregiver’s Guide” to help those caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease.