Grief and Alzheimer’s: Ambiguous Loss
12:00 pm-1:30 pm
$25.00
1.5 CEUs
- LSW/LISW/SWA (RSX069601)
- LPC/LPCC (RCX031303)
- Nurses (via reciprocity with the CSWMFT board)
- LNHA (BELTSS #: 38650-SS-21)
Discussion of the loss and grief experienced by caregivers of Alzheimer's patients and the resilience which can be developed to cope. This presentation uses the theory of Ambiguous Loss developed by Dr. Paula Boss, PhD, professor and counselor.
Objectives:
- Describe the loss associated with caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
- Recognize the grief felt by caregivers who take care of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Define resilience which is needed to acknowledge the loss and manage the grief felt by those who are caring for those with Alzheimer's disease.
About the Speaker: Dr. Karen A Federspiel, DNP, MS, RN-BC, GCNS-BC
Dr. Federspiel has had a long and interesting career; she actually came to nursing as her third career which she began later in life after first receiving her Bachelors and Master of Science Degrees in Mathematics. She worked as an Actuary pricing homeowners insurance and then taught mathematics at the college level for 10 years. After beginning her family, Karen, who was always drawn to nursing decided to follow her true calling and returned to school. After receiving her Bachelors in Nursing, Karen began working in a dementia care center where she developed a passion for patients with Alzheimer’s and their families. She returned to school a third time and received her Master of Science in Nursing and finally her Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on the care of patients with dementia and their families. Her research centers around Ambiguous Loss and the effects on the families and caregivers of patients with dementia.
Karen is currently working as a manager of the inpatient psychiatric units at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and spends her free time with her family. She enjoys hiking, computer games and baking in her spare time.
REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION:
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 arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the class start time and find a seat. CEU credits will be adjusted 0.25 credit hours for every 15 minutes not in attendance; adjusted certificates will be emailed to participants within 3 business days after the training. Hard copies of certificates will be mailed upon request.
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, arrival and departure times and signature are required on attendance sheets.