Dining, Dementia, and Dysphagia
- Speaker:
- Amy Siple, APRN
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 02 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Oct 23, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS078709
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Individuals afflicted with dementia often suffer from dysphagia. Physical limitations, sensory changes, decline in cognition, and other issues may ultimately impact a person’s ability to consume food and fluids. This presentation will explore these issues along with interventions we can employ to promote safe eating practices.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Dining, Dementia, and Dysphagia (1.6 MB) | 36 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Instructions for ASHA credit - Self-Study Only (64.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Amy Siple, APRN Related seminars and products
Amy Siple, APRN, has been working as a nurse practitioner, serving the primary care needs in long-term care for over 25 years. Amy has been appointed by three Kansas Governors to serve on boards and task forces to represent the needs of older adults and serves as chair of the Kansas Board for Adult Care Home Executives. Amy is a TEDx speaker, a sought-after national presenter on a variety of geriatric topics, and a content expert for Project Echo, delivering best practice updates to rural and underserved communities.
Under her leadership as president of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Kansas became the 26th state to pass full practice authority for APRNs. She was given the AANP state award for excellence in 2023 and the Healthcare Hero Award by the Wichita Business Journal in 2024. Additionally, Amy is a certified John Maxwell leadership speaker, coach, and trainer. Her most recent article The ABCD Approach for Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia was published in the August 2023 issue of Nursing.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amy Siple is the owner of AmySipleNP, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amy Siple is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Geriatric Advanced Practice Nurses Association.
Additional Info
Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)Access never expires for this product.
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Objectives
- Identify at least two potential etiologies of dysphagia.
- Recall at least two interdisciplinary team members to consult for dysphagia.
- Identify the importance of a patient-centered care approach.
- Identify at least two safe eating evidence-based practice guidelines.
Outline
Introduction- The relationship between dementia and dysphagia
- Impact of physical limitations and sensory changes on swallowing
- Cognitive decline and its role in dysphagia
- Etiologies of Dysphagia…causes and contributing factors
- Recognizing the importance of teamwork in managing dysphagia
- Key interdisciplinary team members for consultation
- Patient-centered care approaches
- Implementing recommended practices to ensure safe eating
- Practical interventions for promoting safe eating practices
- Best practices to enhance the patient's dining experience
- Application of knowledge in dementia care
Target Audience
- Nurses
- NPs
- PAs
- PTs
- SLPs
- Dietitians
- Physicians
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