The Challenges of Cleanliness, Clutter, and Hoarding with Older Adults and their Families9:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Summary: One of the current challenges of working with older adults and their families is keeping households functional for as long as possible. Most older adults desire the highest level of independence possible while their families are concerned about the safety of day-to-day living arrangements. An issue which influences this dynamic in families is the amount of "stuff" in the house or apartment. In addition, service providers are often challenged to provide quality care in environments which may not be ideal from a cleanliness or clutter standpoint. This workshop examines the issues around cleanliness, clutter and hoarding. It looks at the psychosocial dynamics of each as well as the possible causes and reasons for the behaviors when they become a barrier to care. It will provide practical suggestions for assessing situations as well as providing quality care while respecting individual rights. Objectives:
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About the Speaker: Paula Taliaferro, MGS, LSW
Paula works part time at the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging as an Outreach & Education SPecialist. As such, she has presented over 900 workshops in the last decade. Paula holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology from Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University and a License in Social Work in the State of Ohio. She is a PAC Approved Trainer under Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care. She is the developer of the "Aging in Ohio" course which is required of many professionals who work with older adults. In addition, she is one of two developers of the "Fundamentals of Guardianship" course sponsored by the Ohio Supreme Court's Judicial College and she is an Affiliated Trainer with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices.
REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION:
In-person 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 log in (virtual events) or arrive (in-person events) at least 15 minutes prior to the class start time. No participants will be admitted to a training 10 minutes after it has started. Full participation is expected, no partial credit will be awarded. Hard copies of certificates will be mailed upon request. Replacement certificates will be issued for a $5.00 fee.
Refunds will be made 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 shows will be charged the full registration fee.
For In-Person events, 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, complete first and last names, arrival and departure times must be logged.
Webinar CEUs will take place on Zoom during the designated times. The link to join the webinar session will be sent in your registration confirmation email as well as registration reminder emails. Please note: Certificates will be emailed within 1 week after the training so long as the virtual attendance has been verified and evaluation returned. Webinar participants will need a device capable of running Zoom and a strong internet connection and speakers during the entire CEU session.