Caring for the Patient with Dementia at Home

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[3621] Caring for the Patient with Dementia at Home
Provides an analysis of the types and manifestations of dementia and how it affects the patient, family, and caregivers.


Presentation Info:

  • TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
  • Presentation Date | February 23, 2022

Program Description: Dementia is a progressive disease that affects many of our home health and hospice patients. Providers who care for dementia patients in the home setting face a unique set of challenges, especially as the disease becomes more advanced. This program provides an analysis of the types and manifestations of dementia and how it affects the patient, family, and caregivers. It also explore the importance of disease management and educating caregivers on best practices and strategies to improve the quality of care provided and to allow the patient to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible.

HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:

  • §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
  • §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
  • §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers

Education-Training Credits:

  • TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
    • 1.0 Clock Hr(s)

Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.

TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa McClammy, BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, Senior Clinical Education Consultant, MAC Legacy ​

About the Presenter(s):
Lisa McClammy
has more than 25 years of nursing experience in various areas of healthcare. She currently holds certifications in OASIS-D, and ICD 10 coding. Lisa is a Senior Clinical Education Consultant for MAC Legacy. She has presented for various state associations and well as conducting training and education on a variety of topics. Her experience as a consultant, Director of Customer Success for a Home Health Software company, and Director of Patient Care and Alternate Administrator for a home health agency give her a unique perspective and an understanding of the challenges home care agencies face. Lisa is an active member of the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice for the last 6 years, serving on both the Medicare/Medicaid and Clinical Practice committees.


[3621] Caring for the Patient with Dementia at Home

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