An Easy Pill to Swallow: Nonpharmacological Interventions for Long-Term Care Residents

October 29, 2024

2 - 2:30 p.m. ET

ACCME CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

While psychotropic medications can be valuable for mental wellness, there are many effective nonpharmacological interventions available. This presentation will introduce various non-drug approaches for residents in nursing facilities. Attendees will learn about a comprehensive bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to mental health, illustrated with real-life case examples. The session will also cover the development of person-centered strategies to address mental illness, aiming to improve symptoms and reduce the need for PRN (as-needed) medication requests or emergency hospitalizations.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand and apply person-centered care principles in geriatric populations.
  2. Recognize the presence and impact of mental illness on nursing facility residents.
  3. Develop and implement a comprehensive approach to mental illness using nonpharmacological interventions.

Speakers:

Dr. Anthony Nedelman, PhD

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