Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment & Evaluation of Older Adults

OKWCCSR5

ASSESSMENT OF:

+ Family & Social Dynamics + The Impact of Medical Conditions on Mental Health + Mood Disorders, Suicide, Aggression & Violence + Cognitive Function and Dementia + Mental Disorders

Dr. William Cone’s interest in helping professionals improve the quality of the lives of clients and their families is evident in his work as a clinician, consultant, author and accomplished presenter.

Continuing Education Hours Provided (Circle)

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On-line registration at www.health-ed.com Continuing Education: To receive verification of successful completion of the following credit hours, participants are expected to attend the entire program and to complete an evaluation.

Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists: 6.0 Hours. This course has been approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Professional Counselor Licensing. NBCC - HEALTH ED, (provider #5655), is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.

Oklahoma Licensed Behavioral Practitioners: 6.0 Hours This program has been submitted to the North American Association of Masters in Psychology (NAMP).

Nurses: 7.2 Contact Hours. HEALTH ED, Eau Claire, WI, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Nursing Home Administrators: 6.0 Hours. This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (NAB) and approved for 6 clock hours and 6 participant hours. Approval # 6102004-18325-6 Please bring your license number.

Occupational Therapy Practitioners/Occupational Therapy Assistants: .6 CEUs (6.0 Contact Hours). HEALTH ED is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: 6.0 Hours. Category A. This course has been submitted to the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Please contact Carol Sumner at 866-367-5697 ext. 17 (toll free) for status.

Psychologists: 6.0 Hours. HEALTH ED is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. HEALTH ED maintains responsibility for the program. HEALTH ED is offering this activity for 6 hours of continuing education credit. Full attendance is required. No partial credit will be offered for partial attendance.

Social Workers: 6.0 Hours. Oklahoma - HEALTH ED is an approved provider with the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. CEP#20050011 ASWB - HEALTH ED, (provider #1033), is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), (1-800-225-6880) through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program and maintains responsibility for the program.

Others: If your profession is not listed, please contact your board to determine how to receive credit. This program is designed to offer six contact hours. Many boards accept reciprocal approval via the organizations listed above.

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Who Should Attend: * Social Workers * Counselors *Nurses * Psychologists * Occupational Therapists * Physical Therapists * Recreational Therapists * Activity Directors * Case Managers * Nursing Home Administrators * Long Term Care Consultants

This is a basic to intermediate course especially valuable for those working in long term care, adult day care, and assisted living facilities. It is appropriate for those individuals working in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, private practice, health and home care settings. Participants who work with aging developmentally disabled populations and those counseling and advising family care-givers also give this course high ratings.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment & Evaluation of Older Adults SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 TULSA, OKLAHOMA MARRIOTT TULSA SOUTHERN HILLS 1902 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136 * 918-493-7000 SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA BEST WESTERN SADDLEBACK INN 4300 Southwest Third Street Oklahoma City, OK 73108 * 405-947-7000 CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION: For driving directions, parking information, and room reservations, please call the hotel directly. To receive a copy of directions by fax, call HEALTH ED or go to www.health-ed.com. TUITION INFORMATION: (See Registration Page to Register) Payment or purchase orders must be included to process your registration. (this is updated language) Tuition: $159.00 per person at the door (space permitting) Pre-registration: $139.00 per person, per program Group Discount: $129.00 per person, per program

Update language 11/05

Tuition Includes: * Coffee, tea, and pastries available at registration. * Certificate of Attendance verifying successful completion of the course. * A comprehensive handout plus a bibliography, references, and online resources prepared by Dr. Cone specifically for each program * Tuition does not include lunch. Confirmation: update language 11/05 Cancellation/Refund Options: Update language 11/05 Sponsor: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC, 304 Gray Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701 *800-839-4584 *715-839-8055 *Fax: 715-839-8680 *www. health-ed.com

Guarantee Agenda: Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment & Evaluation of Older Adults

7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Registration/Check-In. Course syllabus distributed. 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Course begins at 8:15 and concludes at 3:45. There will be a short break in the morning and another in the afternoon, both determined by Dr. Cone. Lunch (on your own) is approximately from 11:30 –12:30. Completed evaluations will be collected and Verification of Attendance certificates will be distributed at the end of the day.

Assessment in the Geriatric Population * Formal & Informal Assessments * Comprehensive Assessment Components & Domains Assessing Family & Social Dynamics * The Family’s Stance & Perception of Problems * Neglect & Abuse * Social Connection & Activities * Assessment Tools Including Values History Assessing the Impact of Medical Conditions on Mental Health * Genetic & Developmental Changes * Nutritional & Environmental Risk Factors * Assessing Pain, Senses & Substance Abuse +Assessment Tools +Symptoms -Cognitive, Behavioral, Emotional +Evaluation/Diagnosis +Under-treatment +Red Flags * Assessing Medication Problems Assessing Mood Disorders, Suicide, Aggression & Violence Intervention Red Flags. * Depression & Anxiety * Assessment Tools * Evaluation/Diagnosis * Symptoms - Cognitive, Behavioral, Emotional

Assessing Cognitive Function and Dementia *Normal Cognition * Mild Cognitive Impairment * Assessment Tools * Symptoms * Evaluation/Diagnosis * Emerging Treatment Trends Assessing Mental Disorders * Psychosis * Bipolar * Schizophrenia * Delirium * Delusions * Paranoia * Hoarding * Assessment Tools * Recognizing Unusual Mental Disorders Putting it Together for Effective Care Planning

. PRESENTER WILLIAM CONE, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with a clinical practice focus in geriatric services. His practice includes conducting assessments, testing and evaluation, and creating treatment plans for elderly individuals with psychiatric problems. Dr. Cone conducts training programs and case management consultation for the staffs of geropsychiatric hospitals, home health agencies, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, day treatment programs, skilled nursing facilities and board and care homes.

Nationally known for his work on memory and the causes of memory disorders, Dr. Cone is an author of five books including the top selling Stop Memory Loss!: How to Fight Forgetfulness Over Forty and Caregivers Bible: Managing Behavior Problems in the Elderly, a book for professional caregivers of the aged. The Caregivers Bible has recently been adopted as the source of training for all Area on Aging staff in the California Department of Aging. These excellent books will be available for review and purchase at the program.

Dr. Cone earned his PhD in clinical psychology and is a member of numerous organizations including the International Psychogeriatrics Association, the American Society on Aging, the Gerontological Society of America, the National Academy of Neuropsychologists, and the American Medical Writers Association.

BOX Psychologists, social workers, nurses, case managers, counselors and health care administrators attending Dr. Cone’s presentations have consistently given him the highest possible ratings.

PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES This program is designed to provide a comprehensive geriatric mental health assessment and evaluation approach that emphasizes the influences of psychological, social, physiological, and ecologic factors. At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will have the knowledge required to: * List the domains of a comprehensive assessment. * Identify genetic, developmental changes, nutritional, and environmental risk factors related to the etiology of mental disorders in the older adult. * Assess the impact of medical conditions on the aging mind. * Describe the causes & symptoms of mood disorder, suicide, aggression and violence. * Select assessment tools used to evaluate cognitive impairment & dementias. * Discuss how to incorporate geriatric assessments into an effective treatment plan. Other Educational Offerings: John M. Ortiz, Ph.D., is back with a program packed with interventions. Asperger’s Syndrome, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder & High-Functioning Autism October 13, 2005 Tulsa October 14, 2005 Oklahoma City For more information, please contact us at 800.839.4584 or www.health-ed.com