The document announces a continuing education program presented by Dr. Gary Moak that will highlight alternatives to psychotropic drugs for treating behavioral issues in dementia patients, such as enhancing psychosocial care and taking a person-centered approach. The program will take place on February 17, 2015 from 8:00-10:00 AM at the Tara Lounge of St. Patrick's Manor, with continental breakfast served and RSVPs due by February 14th to Claire Henry. Continuing education credits will be offered for nursing, social work, and pastoral care professionals.

1. “Alternatives to Psychotropic’s”
Presented by
Gary S. Moak, M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatrist, Behavioral Consultant
The Lourdes Center for Memory Care
Appropriate use of psychotropic drugs has long been
a concern in dealing with behavioral dyscontrol with
the dementia population. This Continuing Education Program will
highlight alternative treatment options to psychotropic
medications, including comparative indications, efficacy, and
safety, by enhancing psychosocial care and demonstrating
that the person-centered approach is a viable alternative to
behavioral problems
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
8:00AM-10:00AM
St. Patrick’s Manor
Tara Lounge
Continental Breakfast will be served
RSVP by February 14th
to:
Claire Henry, Lourdes Center Director
Email: chenry@stpatricksmanor.org
Applications have been made for
Continuing Education Credits for Nursing,
Social Workers and Pastoral Care Professionals