We’ll be looking at Alzheimer's, vascular, mixed, Lewy body, Parkinson’s and frontotemporal dementias. There are a variety of distinct behaviors within each type of dementia and their stages.

Types and Causes of Dementia and Understanding Behaviors

Fuel your therapy and make the most of your sessions.
For occupational, physical, and speech therapists.
Build on the framework of your existing skills.
Generate Ideas and Creative Solutions.
Enjoy what you’re doing and have fun.   
Think Outside the Box!  
Peggy Watson MS, CCC-SLP is a specialist in non-pharmacological interventions for dementia. She is the founder of Consultants in Dementia Therapy and has presented for conferences internationally and across the US. Her books provide guidance for therapists and caregivers.  
30 years of experience informs her creative, practical, and functional approach to therapy. Knowing the challenges therapists face daily, her suggestions and stories are both lighthearted and serious, designed to help establish successful therapy outcomes while appreciating the uniqueness of dementia.  
 
This content is for information only, solely reflects the opinions of Peggy Watson and guests, and is not intended as medical advice.

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Fuel your therapy and make the most of your sessions. For occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Build on the framework of your existing skills. Generate Ideas and Creative Solutions. Enjoy what you’re doing and have fun. Think Outside the Box! Peggy Watson MS, CCC-SLP is a specialist in non-pharmacological interventions for dementia. She is the founder of Consultants in Dementia Therapy and has presented for conferences internationally and across the US. Her books provide guidance for therapists and caregivers. 30 years of experience informs her creative, practical, and functional approach to therapy. Knowing the challenges therapists face daily, her suggestions and stories are both lighthearted and serious, designed to help establish successful therapy outcomes while appreciating the uniqueness of dementia. This content is for information only, solely reflects the opinions of Peggy Watson and guests, and is not intended as medical advice.

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Types and Causes of Dementia and Understanding Behaviors

Types and Causes of Dementia and Understanding Behaviors