Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and its subtypes including Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) affect behavior, emotions, and language, often disrupting interpersonal relationships. This session provides an overview of these conditions, their course, treatment options, and practical strategies for managing challenges associated with these conditions.

Psychosis, a lesser-known symptom of dementia, can be deeply distressing for both the affected individual and their caregivers. This session delves into the causes and types of dementia-related psychosis, offering insights into compassionate management strategies. Learn effective behavioral and communication techniques to support clients experiencing delusions or hallucinations and improve overall care approaches.

Memory loss and cognitive impairment are often the first signs of dementia, but understanding their nuances can make a significant difference in care. This session provides essential knowledge about the causes and types of cognitive decline, along with practical techniques to manage and support those affected by memory and cognitive issues. Attendees will learn behavioral strategies to help individuals navigate cognitive impairment and enhance quality of life.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known form of dementia, but LATE (Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy), a newly identified form of dementia, presents similar and distinct challenges. This session explores the cognitive and behavioral symptoms, progression, treatments, and strategies for working with individuals diagnosed with these conditions. Attendees will gain insights into differentiating between Alzheimer’s and LATE and practical tools to support affected individuals.

Learn how neuropsychology can benefit social services, as well as how to get the most out of an assessment.

Explore dementia and what affects the aging brain in more detail using trauma informed care as a base model. We will further explore the aged brain’s unsafe / unwise choices and work to develop effective interventions and approach styles for staff. We will also address our personal health and stress, given that caring for others can have a big impact on us.

What are some of the challenges in working with clients with dementia? Often communication is the key. In this training we will focus on ways of communicating more effectively with these clients.

-Dr. Lande will be providing this training to Ventura County Adult and Family Services staff

• Explore the concept of cognitive impairment, including what it includes and potential causes

• Develop strategies for effectively interviewing clients with dementia and other significant cognitive impairment

• Learn dementia screening tools and tips, as well as how to understand decision-making capacity in the moment

Participants will learn a handy model of the brain to use as they explore normal aging, as well as major neurocognitive disorder, AKA Dementia. The various commons forms of dementia to be on the lookout for will be discussed. We will finish up by learning a brief strategy on how to understand and address the behavioral issues that can present in work with individuals with major neurocognitive disorder.

This is a 1 hour talk with attorney Chris Young and Dr. Lande is being offered as part of the Camarillo Health Care District: Speaker Series

Mr. Young and Dr. Lande plan to discuss the nuanced issue of “capacity” as it relates to older adults.

What is cognitive impairment and how does it present? Delving into this topic further will help us understand how it impacts daily living and how we can best interact with clients exhibiting different forms of cognitive impairment. We will then examine strategies for interviewing clients with these difficulties and consider how to understand behavioral difficulties that present.

Join us for an enlightening talk where we delve into the foundations of effective communication, a skill essential for everyone. Together, we'll embark on a journey to explore intriguing aspects of personality, including mindsets and attributions, and discover how heightened awareness can empower us to assist clients in transforming their lives. Furthermore, we'll tackle the complexities of challenging behaviors such as anger and agitation, providing valuable insights applicable to both aging adults and those living with dementia. By unraveling the intricacies of common behavioral and neuropsychiatric hurdles associated with dementia, we'll equip ourselves with problem-solving strategies. Moreover, we'll come to appreciate that behavior often serves as a profound mode of communication in individuals with major neurocognitive disorder. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to enhance your understanding and make a positive impact. Join us for an engaging talk that promises to enlighten, empower, and inspire.

Participants will learn a handy model of the brain to use as they explore normal aging, as well as major neurocognitive disorder, AKA Dementia. The various commons forms of dementia to be on the lookout for will be discussed. We will finish up by learning a brief strategy on how to understand and address the behavioral issues that can present in work with individuals with major neurocognitive disorder.

We will explore the likelihood of experiencing cognitive changes associated with Parkinson’s Disease and the most common ways these difficulties present. Strategies for dealing with these challenges will also be discussed.

Doctors Vlaskovits and Lande plan to discuss the nuanced issue of “capacity” and the many ways in affects the Probate and

Estates practitioner. How can we be sure our client is capable of signing a trust? What is the difference between dementia and Major Neurocognitive Disorder? Please come and hear what the doctors have to say on these and other subjects.

Dr. Lande will be providing the Keynote address for Ventura County’s 15th Annual Caregiver conference, where he will discuss basic strategies for improving communication with individuals with thinking difficulties and cognitive impairment. We will also explore how behavior can be understood as a tool to understand the person with thinking difficulties.

This course examines strategies for working with older adults to address thinking issues and other challenges that occur, such as client agitation.

Explore dementia and what affects the aging brain in more detail using trauma informed care as a base model. We will further explore the aged brain’s unsafe / unwise choices and work to develop effective interventions and approach styles for staff. We will also address our personal health and stress, given that caring for others can have a big impact on us.

Explore dementia and what affects the aging brain in more detail using trauma informed care as a base model. We will further explore the aged brain’s unsafe / unwise choices and work to develop effective interventions and approach styles for staff. We will also address our personal health and stress, given that caring for others can have a big impact on us.

Explore dementia and what affects the aging brain in more detail using trauma informed care as a base model. We will further explore the aged brain’s unsafe / unwise choices and work to develop effective interventions and approach styles for staff. We will also address our personal health and stress, given that caring for others can have a big impact on us.

Explore dementia and what affects the aging brain in more detail using trauma informed care as a base model. We will further explore the aged brain’s unsafe / unwise choices and work to develop effective interventions and approach styles for staff. We will also address our personal health and stress, given that caring for others can have a big impact on us.

Explore dementia and what affects the aging brain in more detail using trauma informed care as a base model. We will further explore the aged brain’s unsafe / unwise choices and work to develop effective interventions and approach styles for staff. We will also address our personal health and stress, given that caring for others can have a big impact on us.