Mealtime Assessment and Strategies for the Patient with Dementia and D – HomeCEU
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Instructional Level: Beginner

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Amber Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, CDP

Mealtime Assessment and Strategies for the Patient with Dementia and Dysphagia - Monday, March 9th, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm ET

Mealtime Assessment and Strategies for the Patient with Dementia and Dysphagia - Monday, March 9th, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm ET

1 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Course Overview

This course is intended for healthcare professionals who work with people with dementia and dysphagia. This course discusses standards of care and ethical quandaries, and it provides functional suggestions that are immediately implementable by staff. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between dysphagia, dementia, and environmental factors, empowering them to implement effective modifications and interventions.

Full Course Description
Course OverviewThis course is intended for healthcare professionals who work with people with dementia and dysphagia. This course discusses standards of care and ethical quandaries, and it provides functional suggestions that are immediately implementable by staff. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between dysphagia, dementia, and environmental factors, empowering them to implement effective modifications and interventions.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended for healthcare professionals who work with people with dementia and dysphagia. This course discusses standards of care and ethical quandaries, and it provides functional suggestions that are immediately implementable by staff. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between dysphagia, dementia, and environmental factors, empowering them to implement effective modifications and interventions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe three modifications to improve environmental factors for patients with dysphagia and dementia.  
  • Discuss effects of diet modification on functional and occupational performance in patients with dysphagia and dementia.  
  • Summarize effective caregiver education strategies for working with families of patients with dysphagia and dementia. 

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended for healthcare professionals who work with people with dementia and dysphagia. This course discusses standards of care and ethical quandaries, and it provides functional suggestions that are immediately implementable by staff. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between dysphagia, dementia, and environmental factors, empowering them to implement effective modifications and interventions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe three modifications to improve environmental factors for patients with dysphagia and dementia.  
  • Discuss effects of diet modification on functional and occupational performance in patients with dysphagia and dementia.  
  • Summarize effective caregiver education strategies for working with families of patients with dysphagia and dementia. 

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11175. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 1
Physical Therapy: 1
Speech-Language Pathology: 1

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11175. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 1
Physical Therapy: 1
Speech-Language Pathology: 1

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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