Adria Thompson MA, CCC-SLP

New trends in dementia care focus on person-centered approaches. This includes: 🏡 creating familiar environments 🎼 using music therapy, and 🌞 incorporating meaningful activities into daily routines. These strategies can improve quality of life for those with dementia and their caregivers. Home health care agencies can help. A summary of recent studies in this area here: Effectiveness of person-centered care on people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed (nih.gov) #dementia #dementiacare #homecare #homecareservices #aginginplace #caregivers #caringforfamily #homecareagency

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New trends in dementia care focus on person-centered approaches. This includes: 🏡 creating familiar environments 🎼 using music therapy, and 🌞 incorporating meaningful activities into daily routines. These strategies can improve quality of life for those with dementia and their caregivers. Home health care agencies can help. A summary of recent studies in this area here: Effectiveness of person-centered care on people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed (nih.gov) #westvirginia #dementia #dementiacare #homecare #homecareservices #aginginplace #caregivers #caringforfamily #homecareagency

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May is Trauma Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the exceptional work done to date, share best practices and resources for trauma-informed care, and learn how trauma-informed practices can enhance your organization’s services. Join Sage Horizons, LLC's “Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Expressive Writing” 60-minute webinar tomorrow in support of Trauma Awareness Month. During this session, participants will: • Engage in guided writing prompts designed to stimulate creativity and self-reflection. • Examine the Expressive Writing Paradigm and its myriad of benefits.  • Explore how journaling and poetry can enhance their leadership practices while positively impacting both their own mental health and that of the teams they lead. Sage Horizons, LLC is a mission driven organization that creates safe and supportive communities and workplaces through coaching and training on trauma, resilience, and equity. To register visit: https://lnkd.in/e-ZunKk5

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Measurement-based care (MBC) is widely accepted to be the foundation of effective behavioral health care. Why is it, then, that fewer than 20% of behavioral health clinicians integrate it into their practice? Traditionally, clinicians have faced barriers to implement MBC and have therefore been hesitant to adopt it. Lucet's approach is breaking those barriers—bringing data at scale to health plans, trackable treatment to clinicians, and engaging care to patients. Read more from VP of Clinical Strategy Liz Jones and the top takeaways from our latest white paper: https://hubs.la/Q02zK3dC0 #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #MBC #MeasurementBasedCare #WhitePaper

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This guide offers actionable recommendations for integrating behavioral health care into primary care for #olderadults, which can support more effective & #wholepersoncare. https://bit.ly/44POgX0 American Medical Association

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Barriers within organizational systems can impede the ability of direct care professionals to establish effective and consistent lines of communication with family members. An LTSS Center research study explores and characterizes how family caregivers perceive their communication with direct care professionals and how those perceptions influence residents’ mental health. We encourage you to explore our research: https://lnkd.in/gpVHQPyM

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Addressing elderspeak is essential for respecting older adults. Lead by example, educate others, provide feedback, use person-centered language, advocate for change, and promote cultural shifts. Let's create inclusive environments where older adults are valued. Use QR code for link The team at the National Center to Reframe Aging wants to learn more about where you have seen elderspeak and what tools you have used to respond constructively to it. #RespectfulCommunication #ElderspeakAwareness #AgeFriendlyCommunities #ReframeAging #agingadvocacy

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Mental health care is an essential part of overall health and wellbeing, but many people face significant barriers to accessing care. These barriers can include cost, stigma, lack of providers, geographic distance, and mobility issues. Telehealth services are emerging as a promising solution to overcoming many of these barriers, particularly in the area of mental health. Telehealth services for mental health care include a range of technologies, such as videoconferencing, telephone counseling, messaging apps, and online therapy platforms. These services can provide convenient access to mental health professionals, improve adherence to treatment, and reduce the impact of stigma. You can find out various ways by which Telehealth is changing the landscape of mental health care in our recent article; link 🔗 below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dgkUEQXi

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NeuroFlow, Intermountain will screen for behavioral health needs in Colorado - MobiHealthNews Title: NeuroFlow and Intermountain Healthcare Collaborate for Behavioral Health Screening in Colorado #Collaboration with NeuroFlow NeuroFlow partners with Intermountain Healthcare to implement behavioral health screening in Colorado. #Behavioral Health Screening Initiative The initiative aims to identify and address behavioral health needs in Colorado through innovative technology solutions. #Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care Integrating behavioral health screening into primary care settings will improve patient outcomes and access to mental health services. #Benefits of Early Intervention Early identification of behavioral health issues can lead to timely interventions and improved overall health outcomes for patients. #Technology Solutions for Behavioral Health NeuroFlow's technology platform enables seamless integration of behavioral health screening tools into existing healthcare systems. # ai.mediformatica.com #health #behavioralhealth #neuroflow #patients #digital #intermountain #provide #platform #providers #clinical #connect #digitalcare #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/4f7JGYS)

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Empowering school districts to foster emotional stability and resilience in students is our mission at Lighthouse Therapy Services. Research shows that schools with robust mental health programs see a 21% increase in graduation rates. Discover how our compassionate and strategic approach can transform mental health initiatives, setting students up for long-term success and contributing to a stronger, more vibrant educational environment. #EducationReform #MentalHealthSupport #StudentSuccess #LighthouseTherapy #ResilientSchools #GraduationRates

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How can you avoid burnout and virtual fatigue with teletherapy? Learn how in this tip sheet AHP created for behavioral health providers for the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network. https://bit.ly/3HimGXc

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⬆️ Level up your staff's expertise in dementia care with LeadingAge Colorado’s online training courses ⬆️ Our comprehensive online courses, which were specifically designed to meet Colorado state requirements, cover essential topics such as dementia diseases, person-centered care, and effective communication strategies. If your team takes our online courses, they'll be able to receive their Dementia Training Certifications all while benefitting from the invaluable insights provided by the best of the best experts in dementia care. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47jXsT6 #DementiaCare #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareTraining

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Delirium in older adults in the community - know the signs, respond in time! NEW “Guidance on Delirium Care for Older Adults in the Community” integrates evidence and expert advisory panel advice to guide clinicians, PSWs, older adults, and family https://conta.cc/49Mt1Gb #sfCare

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Got questions about Medicare hospice services? Here are some answers. Learning about services that Medicare covers, and their cost, is an important discussion topic for Medicare beneficiaries. However, there is one subject that rarely comes up: hospice, end-of-life care for the terminally ill. ...Perhaps a brief Q&A can plant the seed so those who may face an end-of-life situation in the future will know that hospice can help. • What is hospice? • How does hospice work? • Where can a patient receive hospice care? • What is the benefit for the patient's caregivers? • There's much more to learn... https://lnkd.in/dgR6ZpMm

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