Review evidence-based information and learn best practices to make informed clinical decisions on neurological assessment and treatment of older clients with Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, CVAs, balance and gait disorders, neurological pathologies, and pain. Special attention will be given to balance, falls, functional mobility, dizziness, and other physical challenges to decrease the incidence of falls.
Learn evaluation and treatment protocols most appropriate for medically complex older persons with neurological dysfunction. This course will focus on clinical decision making to prioritize key exam findings and develop appropriate treatment strategies in light of complex presentations and co-morbidities. Modifying functional mobility training and therapeutic exercise will be discussed.
Evidence-based information on specific neurological assessment and treatment of older clients with Parkinsons Disease, Stroke, Alzheimers Disease, balance and gait disorders, neuro-sensory pathologies, and pain problems will be provided. An evaluative model for looking at neurological dysfunction from a complex medical perspective across the spectrum of care will be addressed. The major pathologies that will be highlighted include Parkinsons disease, Cerebral Vascular Accidents, and the neurological manifestations of Alzheimers disease. A focus on balance and falls, functional mobility, evaluation of numerous causes of dizziness and physical changes, and treatment interventions aimed at decreasing the incidence of falls will also be included.
At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
Identify treatment strategies that promote optima lmobility and function.
Modify functional mobility training and therapeutic exercise appropriate for the frail elderly and medically complex neurologic patient.
Identify strategies that decrease length of stay, decrease readmission and keep patients at home promoting functional mobility and independence.
Determine appropriate assessment and intervention approaches in light of complex physiologic presentation and co-morbidities.
Evaluate clients with Parkinsons, Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease utilizing multiple physical and functional assessment tools and design effective treatment interventions to maximize function.
Develop specific approaches to assess and intervene with balance and falls in the older person using a variety of screening and evaluative tools and innovative interventions including environmental design.
Understand the key exam findings in light of complex neurologically involved patients which impact clinical decision making in prioritizing treatment approaches.
Jennifer's passion for what she does is contagious in her presentation. I loved the real-life stories that added humor. I would definitely attend another seminar with her! -Courtney Harris, PT
Fortunate is the student who has Jennifer Bottomley for an instructor and mentor, and fortunate is the patient who has her for a physical therapist! She is what we all should aspire to be. Information is presented clearly and concisely with a dose of humor to keep it entertaining and maintain our attention span. Her love and her knowledge of her subject matter shine through, as does her compassion and empathy for those with whom she works. The information she presents is practical and doesn't require lots of time or expensive equipment. -Barbara Williams
Baptist Health Medical - Arkansas
9601 Baptist Health Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
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This course meets the criteria for 13.5 contact hours (1.35CEU’s).
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