LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the emotional and behavioral impact of sensory overload and ineffective communication on individuals living with dementia.
• Identify three person-centered dementia care strategies that enhance communication, build empathetic connections, and promote patient comfort and dignity

BIO:
Maribeth Gallagher is a doctorally prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Director of Hospice of the Valley’s internationally recognized Dementia Program. She serves as a dementia content expert for the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) and recently returned from Washington, DC, where she provided consultation to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on a project aimed at understanding the end-of-life care needs of older adults living with dementia. Dr. Gallagher was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Her deep commitment to improving dementia care was profoundly shaped by her personal experience as a family caregiver, walking alongside a loved one through the full journey of dementia—from diagnosis to death.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
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