October 17, 2025

Episode 236: The Intersection of Aging and Behaviour Analysis with Jacqueline Pachis, MA, MS, BCBA and Nehal Siam MPEd, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.)

1 hour 32 minutes

This conversation delves into the complexities of aging, cognitive decline, and the role of behaviour analysts in gerontology. Nehal Siam and Jacqueline Pachis discuss the importance of adapting care to the evolving needs of older adults, the significance of quality of life assessments, and the impact of cultural responsiveness. They also explore the challenges posed by ageism, the necessity of using appropriate assessment tools, and the barriers to utilizing assistive devices. The discussion emphasizes the need for ongoing education, networking, and advocacy within the field of behavioural gerontology.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eZ0GHUaWPpo

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Learning

IBAO: 1.5 ABA Topics

QABA: 1.5 General

CBA: 1.5 Learning

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Contact:

Jacqueline Pachis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-pachis-54b945a5/

https://www.emich.edu/psychology/labs/cbs-lab/lab-team.php

Nehal Siam

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehal-siam-22b64663/

[email protected]

Links:

Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group

https://bgsig.abainternational.org/

https://www.facebook.com/behavioralgerontology/

Enrich Behavior Gerontology Continuing Education Courses

https://www.behavioralgerontology.com/ceu-courses

CAMH

https://www.camh.ca/

Behavioural Supports Ontario

https://www.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca/

Dr. Claudia Drossel

https://www.emich.edu/psychology/faculty/c-drossel.php

Articles Mentioned:

Rosalie A. Kane, Kristen C. Kling, Boris Bershadsky, Robert L. Kane, Katherine Giles, Howard B. Degenholtz, Jiexin Liu, Lois J. Cutler, Quality of Life Measures for Nursing Home Residents, The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Volume 58, Issue 3, March 2003, Pages M240–M248, https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/58.3.M240

Ogden Lindsley's 1964 chapter on Geriatric prosthetics

Lindsley, O.R. (1964). Geriatric behavioral prosthetics. In: Kastenbaum, R. (eds) New Thoughts on Old Age. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-38534-0_3

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