In-Person Continuing Education Event: The Intricate Tapestry of Family Dynamics in Dementia Care

The Intricate Tapestry of Family Dynamics in Dementia Care

2.5 CE credits for social workers, certified case managers and other professions accepting social work credits.

IN-PERSON EVENT

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
21 Clark St.
Brooklyn NY 11201

What comprises a family can look different for many, yet there is a shared understanding that family members rely on each other for emotional, physical, and economic support. They are one of the primary sources of relationship security or stress. Those experiencing greater stress or toxicity from family members may choose to seek community elsewhere. Yet when someone in the family receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related illness, family members are sometimes forced to reunite, pull their resources together, and figure out how to work as a team. Even the most functioning of families struggle to navigate the changes in dynamics and relationships when addressing the care needed for their relative. This in-person workshop aims to teach attendees about the various types of familial relationships and roles, to then effectively evaluate dynamics through illustrative assessment tools such as genograms and ecomaps. Such thorough assessments will help to meet the overall goal of ensuring everyone works as a team to create meaningful living and quality of life for the individual living with the illness, as well as all of those within their support system. This workshop is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions, as well as case vignette discussions.

In addition, Wenting Zhang will share insights into the Golden Tea program, highlighting its approaches to creating meaningful moments and fostering connections within older adult communities. She will also join in conversation on cultural awareness, sharing her perspectives on navigating these sensitive spaces.

From this workshop attendees will be able to:

1. Define familial roles and relationship dynamics.
2. Describe how dementia-related illnesses can impact family dynamics.
3. Utilize assessment tools when evaluating familial strengths and challenges.
4. Apply strategies to improve communication and collaboration among family members.
5. Develop activities specific to the person’s interests and strengths.

Agenda
8:30am – Breakfast and Registration
9:00am – Sponsor presentations
9:20am – 12:00pm Workshop (10 min break included)

Speakers

Jennifer Reeder, LCSW
Certified in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy
Director of Education & Social Services
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Sponsors:

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period:  7/25/2024-7/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2.5 clinical continuing education credits.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0222

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