Description: Persons in the middle stage of dementia often exhibit more pronounced symptoms (confusion, forgetfulness, and behavioral changes) and require more assistance to perform daily activities. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the characteristics of mid stage dementia, the need of the individual with dementia and the care partner. Presenter will share best practices for providing support to the individual with ID and dementia during this stage. Participants will learn strategies for problem solving and managing behavioral changes often observed in the middle stage of this condition. 

Presenter. E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA. Dr. Herge is Professor and Coordinator of the BS OTD Program in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. As part of her work in the university, Dr. Herge provides occupational therapy services for individuals with intellectual disability and dementia through Jefferson Elder Care. She is a member of the Dementia Collaborative Dementia Squad and two American Occupational Therapy Association Communities of Practice- Dementia and Functional Cognition. Dr. Herge has presented at local, state and national venues and published on evidence based best practices in aging and dementia care for individuals and with intellectual disability. 

 Registration Fee (for the 4-part series): 

• $149 | General Public 
• $119 | NTG Dues Paying Members