Virtual Lunch and Learn Series – February 16, 2022

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“Dementia Caregivers: Needs & Resources for Support” (1.0 CE hour )

 

Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP

 

Kate is a gerontologist and a Certified Dementia Practitioner with 20+ years of experience within the long-term care industry, dementia care, and family caregiver support. Kate has published articles and numerous trainings on dementia topics for the Alzheimer’s Association and the long-term care companies for which she has worked. Kate serves as the Program Manager for the Caregiver Support Program with the State of Utah/Division of Aging & Adult Services, overseeing the support offered to family caregivers by the Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state. Having served as a family caregiver herself, she understands the role of a caregiver well. In November, Kate also became the Program Manager for the Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias Program for the State. As a gerontologist, Kate is devoted to supporting and advocating for older adults as well as caregivers throughout Utah.

Kate received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Wooster and a Master of Gerontological Studies degree from Miami University, both in Ohio.

 

 


Learning Objectives:

 

1. Understand the challenges and needs of dementia family caregivers

2. Understand the role you play in setting patients/caregivers up for success by connecting them to resources/supports

3. Overview of community supports for dementia caregivers


Wednesday, February 16, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

 

This CEU will be conducted using the Zoom online platform, attendance for current UTAHSWA members is free. 

There is a $5 regsitration fee for non-members of the UTAHSWA payable via our website or Venmo


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