This training is being offered as an online live training for the Central California Adult Services Training Academy (CCASTA)!
Aging affects everyone, but understanding the distinction between normal cognitive aging and degenerative conditions is crucial for providing effective support. This training explores how the brain changes over time, distinguishing normal aging from major neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia. By analyzing these differences, clinicians can enhance their ability to assess and assist clients appropriately.
Morning Session: Exploring Normal Aging and Neurocognitive Disorder (3 hours)
Differentiate between the effects of normal aging versus issues seen with degenerative major neurocognitive disorders
Develop a further understanding major neurocognitive disorder and its common types
Learn tools to support both normally aging older adults and individuals with major neurocognitive disorder
Analyzes how normal aging affects the brain and cognition in comparison to the development of a degenerative condition. Develops critical awareness of the differences between the various degenerative major neurocognitive disorders, with a focus on implications this has when working with these clients. Trainees will have the opportunity to learn a basic model of the brain. Through the use of discussion and individual activities, trainees will learn to challenge their own assumptions and help their clients to do so as well.
