Long-term care professionals and other professionals who work with older adults now have an easy and convenient way to participate in professional development. The University of Illinois Extension is proud to present the LTC Webinar Series.
“Learning, Thinking, Caring Webinar Series” is an educational series for professionals that provides timely, research informed, and helpful information and strategies to assist professionals in providing quality care to clientele. Individuals and long-term care facilities can participate at no cost. Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) are available for a fee. All sessions are conveniently offered from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. CST.
The series features three dynamic sessions presented by University of Illinois Extension Educators. The first session, “Communication Challenges and Strategies for Helping People with Dementia,” will be offered on Wednesday, October 9. Featuring information on common communication problems caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, this session will review strategies for better interactions with individuals who experience these conditions.
The second session will be offered on Thursday, November 14. “How High Do You Bounce? Workplace Resiliency in Long Term Care,” will explore the characteristics of resilient people and explore strategies for building self resilience in challenging work environments. Practical ideas for building resilience in health care settings will be provided.
The final session of the series, “Nutrient Needs of the Aging Adult” will be offered on Wednesday, December 4. This session will explore nutrient needs, the physiology behind differing needs, and the relationship of those needs with malnutrition and food-drug interactions. Tools to assess risks and recommendations for improving nutritional status will also be reviewed.
University of Illinois Extension offers programs create learning partnerships that put knowledge to work and aim to make life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. This series is provided free of charge, but advance registration is required. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/2019LTC or call 815-632-3611. For more information, contact Karla Belzer at 815-632-3611 or kbelzer@illinois.edu. The University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. For reasonable accommodations to participate, please call 815-632-3611.