Canine Assisted Therapy - Continuing Education Seminar on Alzheimer Disease and related disorders August 4, 2010

Call for details: Check the time> Time: till 9:00pm

Event Description: Facilitator: Laura A. Weber, M.S., LMHC An introduction to the provision of Animal Assisted Therapy in various older adult settings.

Potential benefits for older adults with special needs including Alzheimer's and related dementia,
language and communication issues, and environmental concerns.

The role of various professional disciplines serving the older adult in an Animal Assisted Services program
and how to beter communicate with the various professionals.

An overview of older adult programs - diverse environments, needs and animal companions.

Participants will gain a better understanding of these programs, needs of the older adults and their families.
Participants will learn ways to better communicate with older adults living with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Participants will learn how to crate a more comfortable environment for the animal assisted intervention.

$15.00 for C.A.T. Members
$35.00 for Non-C.A.T. Members
$35.00 Professionals requiring Continuing Education Credits

Attire: Come as you are
Parking: Free Parking
Sponsored By: Canine Assisted Therapy
Category: Animal Welfare
Event Contact Information
Name: Joanne Jurgle
Address: PO Box 460176 Fort Lauderdale FL 33346
Phone: 954 319-3170
Email: events@catdogs(dot)org
Website: http://www.catdogs.org

Found at: Black Tie South Florida

Official Website: http://www.catdogs.org