CEU Info
Brain Aerobics for the Stressed Mind
CEU objectives for those who need them:
- Participants will discover their learning style and strengths, in part using Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Participants will be able to demonstrate the role of humor in “freshening” thinking
- Participants will experience at least a dozen “brain games” they can easily use themselves or share with others.
- Participants will learn of resources for stimulating people with varying interests. (Not everyone likes crossword puzzles!)
- Participants will learn how to adapt “brain games” for varying cognitive abilities.
Getting To Know You
CEU objectives for those who need them:
- Participants will learn how life story sharing can serve as both a brain-builder and an enhancer to self-esteem.
- Participants will experience at least 4 “Getting to Know You” exercises that can be adapted for varying age groups and cognitive abilities.
- Participants will discover ways to use these activities in both formal and informal situations.
- Participants will be given tools to help families have good visits in residential settings.
- Participants will take home resources lists for future use.
Sensitivity to Aging
CEU objectives for those who need them:
- Participants will experience first-hand common vision, hearing and mobility challenges faced by older adults.
- Participants will discover how behavior substitutes for language in many people with memory loss and how to communicate more effectively.
- Participants will learn how to recognize and address pain issues.
- Participants will examine the logical possible reasons for a person’s misuse of medications.
- Participants will be given tools for addressing caregiver needs when a spouse, adult child or other relative accompanies a person with disabilities.
Creative Techniques
CEU objectives for those who need them:
- Participants will learn basic techniques for engaging adult learners with various backgrounds and learning styles.
- Participants will experience 20+ tips and tricks for making their healthcare lessons more interesting and memorable.
- Participants will practice techniques that they can use instantly in their classrooms.
- Participants will go home with samples and resources.