Family Caregiver Noontime Knowledge Series: Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD): Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
FREE
1.0 CEUs available for:

  • LSW/LISW/SWA (CSWMFT #: RSX069601)

  • Nurses ​(via reciprocity with the CSWMFT board)

  • LNHA (pending)

REGISTER HERE to attend in-person

REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY

Join us for the inaugural event in our new Family Caregiver Noontime Knowlege Series. Bring a lunch each 2nd Tuesday of the month for information built just for you.

Summary: 

You may have heard about Frontotemporal Dementia with Bruce Willis' diagnosis or it may be closer to home. Join Judy Bearer with the Frontotemporal Dementia Association and learn about this unique form of dementia. We'll review possible causes and symptoms, find local resources, and learn how we can best support those experiencing Frontotemporal Dementia.

Objectives:

  • Describe how FTD differs from other dementias
  • Define the FTD subtypes as well as common symptoms
  • List supports and services to assist families

About the Speaker: Judy Bearer
With extensive experience as a Licensed Social Worker, Judy Bearer currently works as an Integrated Care Assessor with Direction Home. In that role she completes level of care assessment for MyCare Ohio waiver members. But beyond her professional expertise FTD has touched Judy personally. She aided her father in caring for her mother who was diagnosed with FTD. After personally witnessing everything her mom went through, she became an Ambassador with the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION:

​Class sizes are limited, so register early.  Classes with low registrations may be canceled.  If the class is canceled or moved, participants will be contacted via email at least 24 hours in advance.

Classes start and end on time.  To ensure a quality experience for all, please arrive (in-person) at least 15 minutes prior to the class start time.  

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU credits will be adjusted 0.25 credit hours for every 15 minutes not in attendance; adjusted certificates will be emailed to participants within 3 business days after the training.  LICENSED NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS: full participation is expected, no partial credit will be awarded. Hard copies of certificates will be mailed upon request.

Refunds will be make ONLY for cancellations received three business days prior to the event. If received less than three days prior to the event, a credit can be issued for use at another program within the next 6 months. If notice of cancellation is not received before the date of the program, no refund will be issued. PLEASE NOTE: No show will be charged the full registration fee.

It is difficult to control room temperature to everyone's comfort level.  We suggest you dress in layers that can be adaptable to warm and cool temperatures.

For auditing purposes, arrival and departure times and signature are required on attendance sheets.