Course Objectives

Participants will be able:

• To expand abilities of therapists to recognize and understand the impact common problems of the older adult have on the therapy process
  
• To understand how cognition and behavior impact therapy
• To develop skills in managing difficult behaviors & communication problems
• To increase the knowledge of therapists in innovative, less traditional techniques and programs that are important in meeting the needs of the older adult
• To develop competency in clinical skills that expand or enhance therapy for the older adult

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