ONLINE CEU COURSE
Managing Common Behavioral Challenges by Adults with Dementia
Gain a deeper understanding of how to manage behaviors that challenge in individuals with dementia using evidence-based behavioral approaches. In this course, you'll explore effective strategies for addressing behaviors like agitation, aggression, wandering, hoarding, and more. You’ll learn not only the research on interventions for these behaviors, but also important considerations for behavior analysts who are asked to reduce these behaviors. Whether you're a Behavior Analyst working with other populations, a student, or just interested in ABA with older adults with dementia, this course will ensure you have the foundational knowledge in intervening on common behavioral challenges shown by this population.
Explore common behavioral challenges by adults with dementia
Often the most common question I get, this course gives you an introduction to intervening on the most common behavioral challenges by adults with dementia
Complete at your own pace in bite-size videos online
Everything is completed online in short videos to keep your attention and break up learning.
Earn CEUs
As an ACE provider, this course from Enrich Behavioral Gerontology will provide you with 1.5 BACB Learning CEUs.
About the course
This course offers a dive into common behaviors that challenge both individuals with dementia and their caregivers, equipping you with knowledge of the behavioral research in each area.
In the Course Introduction, we will introduce you to the course content, learning outcomes, and, of course, your instructor.
As we move into Working with Behaviour that Challenges, we will guide you through the various behaviors often seen in individuals with dementia that others may consider problematic. We’ll explore not only what these common behaviors are, but important considerations for intervening on these behaviors.
We'll explore function-based and non-function-based interventions for different behaviors, and the behavior-analytic research on each behavior.
One of the most common and difficult behaviors to manage in dementia care is Agitation and Aggression, and this section focuses on the behavior-analytic research that addresses these behaviors, as well as some considerations for intervention. We’ll focus on strategies for addressing agitation, aggression, and escape-maintained behaviors related to personal care. Additionally, we’ll examine gaps in the existing behavioral literature, giving you the opportunity to critically assess the current research in the field.
The Wandering and Exiting section tackles two of the most persistent challenges in caring for adults with dementia. We will introduce interventions that can help manage wandering and exiting behaviors, alongside a discussion of what’s missing in the behavioral literature regarding these interventions. We'll consider the ethical implications of intervening on these behaviors and considerations for doing so.
In the Hoarding section, we delve into hoarding behaviors and explore effective interventions. We also highlight areas that are lacking in the behavioral literature and considerations when being asked to intervene on hoarding behavior in an older adult.
The course also addresses important Other Considerations, such as restraint-free care and the shift from efficacy to effectiveness in behavioral interventions. We’ll discuss how to ensure that interventions are truly impactful and how they can diffuse over time for lasting positive outcomes.
You’ll leave the course with a deeper understanding of dementia-related behaviors and the practical tools needed to address them effectively in your practice.
Whether you're a behavior analyst working with other populations, a student in behavior analysis looking to expand your learning, or simply passionate about improving the lives of older adults, this course will equip you with the knowledge and information to understand how we support older adults with dementia who are engaging in common behavioral challenges.
What others are saying...
Pauline
"The structure of the course was very organized. I enjoyed that it focused on common problem behaviors and provided an example scenario for each one. The case studies and sample interventions were valuable. I also appreciate the use of language that promotes dignity and respect for the elderly. My husband who worked as a geriatric care nurse for over a decade was listening in and cheering on what you had to say. The material was a representation of actual challenges with practical solutions in elderly care settings."
Olivia
"The content was well-structured, insightful, and engaging, making complex concepts easy to grasp. Zoe demonstrated exceptional knowledge and passion, creating an encouraging and interactive learning environment. The variety of resources and practical examples provided made the material both relevant and applicable to real-world scenarios. Overall, this course has significantly broadened my understanding of the behavioural excesses experienced by PLWD. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to further understand the behaviour that challenges within the field of behavioural gerontology."
Kayla
"I absolutely loved this course! I thought that the behaviors were clearly defined in ABA terms as well as the research was fantastic to bring it back around to ABA. Great review of interventions, function vs non function based, and research."
About your Instructor
Dr. Zoe Lucock is a behavioral gerontologist dedicated to integrating behavior-analytic services into mainstream older adult care. With a passion for enriching the lives of older adults, she has published research in journals such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice.
As Chair of the ABAI Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group, Dr. Lucock has led the development of webinars and resources to expand the field’s reach. She is also a frequent speaker at conferences such as ABAI and EABG, presenting on dementia, learning disabilities and dementia, and ethical issues in behavioral gerontology.
With a Ph.D. in behavioral gerontology and experience founding the UK’s first behavioral gerontology service provision, Dr. Lucock brings a wealth of research and clinical expertise. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy showing excellence in teaching in higher education and has taught students in behavior analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Her passion project, Enrich Behavioral Gerontology, allows her to share this knowledge with others who want to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
Buy the Course
Buy the course
Get the Introduction to Behavioral Gerontology Course
$30
- 1.5 CEUs upon completion
- Managing Common Behavioral Challenges by Adults with Dementia Course
Buy the bundle
Get 4 courses and save $$!
$120$100
- 6 CEUs upon completion
- Introduction to Behavioral Gerontology course
- A Behavioral Approach to Understanding Dementia Course
- Managing Common Behavioral Challenges by Adults with Dementia Course
- Case Study: Teaching an 81-Year-Old to Use Subtle Prompts to Increase Showering by His Spouse With Dementia Course
Got questions?
BCBAs/BCaBAs/RBTs/UKBA(Cert)s who work with other populations e.g., people with ASD or IDD but who are interested in a behavioral approach to reducing problem behaviors of older adults with dementia.
You have 90 days from purchasing the course to complete it. This is a limited hold schedule to ensure you complete it!
Yes! Enrich Behavioral Gerontology is a BACB authorised ACE provider, and this course is worth 1.5 BCBA learning CEUs.
When you have completed the course, you will receive an email with your certificate attached. Remember to enter your BACB ID number when you sign up!
These CEUs are also suitable for renewing your UKSBA membership.
I estimate that the course will take roughly one and a half hours to complete from start to finish including completing the quizzes to test your understanding.
Definitely! You don't need to be certified to want to learn more about ABA with older adults. Many masters degrees in ABA don't have any content about this niche area, so seeking out additional learning beyond the course curriculum is a great way to develop your skills as a behavior analyst.
Absolutely! Our course is available to anyone in the world and we don't think it would be right to restrict access. The content is suitable for Behavior Analysts interested in behavioral gerontology no matter where you live and work. I try to use American spellings wherever possible but as a British Behavior Analysts, I do sometimes forget and slip into British English spellings :)
All courses are paid for via PayPal, crediit card (Stripe) or Apple Pay so you have peace of mind that your details are protected.
Please ensure you have taken the A Behavioral Approach to Understanding Dementia Course first- this is funadmental understanding regarding people with dementia and this course builds upon that knowledge.