Behavioral Health Module #4 - Chemical Health Issues

Original Date: Monday, January 22, 2018
Presented by: John Brose, Ph.D., LP, LMFT, LADC and Director, Associated Clinic of Psychology, Minneapolis

SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
Staff in care center, assisted living and adult day programs
•    Administrators
•    Housing Managers
•    LTC Directors of Nursing
•    Assisted Living Home Care Nurse Managers
•    Adult Day Program Directors
•    Social Workers
•    Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Professionals
•    Other interested staff

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
•    Recognize that the current opioid crisis extends to older adult services settings and what you as a provider need to be aware of.
•    Know what to look for when dealing with residents/clients who suffer from chronic pain to avoid opioid addiction.
•    Discuss the challenges and approaches to caring for persons who are dealing with both substance abuse issues and depression and/or personality disorders.
•    Learn how to conduct an effective room check to identify if various substances are present and need to be removed or addressed.
•    Appreciate the fact that a high percentage of older adults can recover from substance abuse, often without formal outside treatment programs, and discover what you can do to help them succeed.