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Caregiver Burnout
Recognize signs of burnout, understand the associated risks to caregiver and care recipient, and identify available resources for support. Experience boredom and helplessness as you embody Hazel, a 75 year old woman living with severe chronic pain and early stage dementia.
Intervention and De-escalation
Embody Abby, a lead nurse’s aide who faces a sensitive situation involving her resident, Heloise. Observe a potentially abusive situation, determine how best to keep an elder safe, and experience a confrontation with a challenging family member.
Trauma-Informed Care
Embody Harold, a veteran with an extensive history of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Experience PTSD flashbacks and associated anxiety symptoms, identify common triggers and self-regulating practices
Users Learn
Caregiver Burnout
- Identify dangers associated with caregiver burnout (medication errors, careplan violations/shortcuts, irritability, lack of patience, impaired decision making).
- Recognize opportunities to engage people living with dementia in meaningful activities that enhance quality of life and reduce behavioral manifestations.
- Identify community resources to support informal caregivers and empower those wishing to age in place.
Intervention and De-escalation
- Identify strategies for successfully diffusing tense situations and redirecting elders using effective communication and active listening skills
- Gain confidence in initiating difficult conversations with family and co-workers to advocate for elder safety
- Have a clear understanding of their role in preventing/reporting suspected/known abuse
Trauma-Informed Care
- Gain empathy and understanding of PTSD and identify common triggers
- Use positive approach tactics to safely and effectively support older adults experiencing PTSD flashbacks
- Promote self-regulation techniques such as deep breathing, guided meditation, and environmental adjustments (earplugs, music)
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