Dementia and the Aging Brain by ROY D. STEINBERG, Peter R. Johnson, John Arden

• Behavioral interventions to engage patients with dementia to participate in therapy
• In-depth therapeutic approaches and practical strategies to use for ADL re-training and functional mobility for patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
• Answers to your patients’ and their families’ concerns and fears related to the aging brain
• Tools to recognize underlying psychological conditions vs. dementia
• Evaluation and development of treatment plans for patients with dementia
• Cognitive interventions to maximize daily functioning

• Accurately stage dementia and use staging level to modify treatment
• Differentiate the forms of memory and the dementia diagnosis associated with each form
• Documentation and medical necessity in accordance with Medicare guidelines
• The role of medications and neurotransmitters in dementia

Dr. Steinberg is the author of the book, Forgetting The Memories: A Caregiver’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s Disease (2009). He has been featured in numerous media venues, including television, radio, and print, and is a nationally recognized speaker for professionals and laypersons, focusing on the assessment and treatment of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, and increasing the attention on caring for the caregivers.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Roy Steinberg maintains a private practice. He is an author for AuthorHouse. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Roy Steinberg has no relevant nonfinancial relationship to disclose.

PETER R. JOHNSON, PhD, CCC-SLP

Peter R. Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, is the Speech Mentor with Select Medical where he develops new clinical programs, conducts continuing education seminars for Select Medical (including cognitive programming), provides small group and one-on-one mentoring nationally, and maintains the clinic hotline for the company. His previous experience includes working in acute care, home care, outpatient clinics and long-term care. Dr. Johnson received his MS and PhD in speech-language pathology from the University of Pittsburgh and an Executive Graduate Degree in Healthcare Financial Management from Ohio State University. He has co-authored several books including Business Matters: A Guide for the Speech-Language Pathologist; Drugs and Dysphagia; and Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation: Effect of Medication on Therapy. Dr. Johnson is currently completing a book on cognition to be published in 2015.

Dr. Johnson served as a column editor for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Special Interest Division 11 and Special Interest Division 13; on the Executive Board of the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for eight years; and was a three-time recipient of the President’s Award as well as the Outstanding Service Award from the Florida Association of Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology. He is currently vice-chair for the Florida Department of Health/ Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Peter Johnson has an employment relationship with Select Medical. He is an adjunct faculty member at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Johnson receives royalties as an author for Pro-Ed and Human Kinetics. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Peter Johnson is a board member and vice-chairman for the Florida Department of Health/Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

JOHN ARDEN, PhD

John Arden, Ph.D., is the author of 13 books including The Brain Bible (McGraw-Hill 2014) and Rewire Your Brain (Wiley 2010). Dr. Arden is lead author along with Lloyd Linford of the books Brain-Based Therapy with Adults and Brain-Based Therapy with Children and Adolescents. His first book, Consciousness, Dreams, and Self, was awarded the 1997 Outstanding Academic Book Award by Choice, a publication of the American Library Association. An international panel of jurists nominated his second book, Science, Theology, and Consciousness, for the CTS award funded by the Templeton Foundation. His book America’s Meltdowns: Creating the Lowest Common Denominator Society explored the degradation of the fabric of American society.

His eight self-help books are Surviving Job Stress, Improving Your Memory for Dummies, Stop Spoiling that Man, Conquering Posttraumatic Stress (with Dr. Victoria Beckner), Heal Your Anxiety Workbook and Heal Your OCD Workbook (with Dr. Daniel DalCorso), Rewire Your Brain (Wiley 2010) and Brain-Based Therapy for Anxiety (PPM 2014).

Dr. Arden has a background in neuropsychology and is the director of training for mental health for the Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers in Northern California. In this capacity, he oversees one of the largest mental health training programs in the world, operating in 22 different medical centers throughout Northern California. He also practices part-time at Kaiser Permanente in Petaluma and San Rafael, and he served for several years as the chief psychologist at Kaiser Vallejo. He has taught in colleges, professional schools and universities.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. John Arden is the Director of Training in Mental Health for Kaiser Permanente. He receives royalties as an author from several publishers. Dr. Arden receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Dr. John Arden has no relevant nonfinancial relationship to disclose.