The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities is hosting a 30-minute webinar on nonpharmacological interventions for long-term care residents.
While psychotropic medications can be valuable for mental wellness, there are many effective nonpharmacological interventions available. This presentation will introduce various non-drug approaches for residents in nursing facilities. Attendees will learn about a comprehensive bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to mental health, illustrated with real-life case examples. The session will also cover the development of person-centered strategies to address mental illness, aiming to improve symptoms and reduce the need for PRN (as-needed) medication requests or emergency hospitalizations.
Learning Objectives:
Understand and apply person-centered care principles in geriatric populations.
Recognize the presence and impact of mental illness on nursing facility residents.
Develop and implement a comprehensive approach to mental illness using nonpharmacological interventions.
