About the Course

This series of video presentations aims to address the stigma associated with dementia, with a particular focus on Lewy Body dementia (LBD). It provides a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals living with LBD and offers effective care strategies to support them. The course also highlights communication techniques that can significantly improve the quality of life for those living with dementia, emphasizing empathy, patience, and the use of appropriate tools and resources. Additionally, it explores person-centered and holistic care approaches, underscoring the importance of individualized care plans and robust support systems to enhance overall well-being.
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Course curriculum

    1. Course Description

    2. About the Presenter: Jodi Melius

    1. Lesson 1: Description

    2. Lesson 1: Slides for download (PDF)

    3. Video Lesson: Thinking Differently About Dementia

    1. Lesson 2: Description

    2. Lesson 2: Slides for download (PDF)

    3. Video Lesson: Lewy Body Dementia Care Considerations

    1. Lesson 3: Description

    2. Lesson 3: Slides for download (PDF)

    3. Video Lesson: Tools for Communication

    1. Lesson 4: Description

    2. Lesson 4: Slides for download (PDF)

    3. Video Lesson: Care Approaches for Daily Living

    1. Resource: Visual Function in Lewy Body Dementia

    2. Resource:“ My Way” Advanced Directive

    3. Resource: “What Matters to Me” Editable Storybook

    4. Resource: Legacy Project “Life Interview Questions”

    5. Resource: Dementia UK: “Creating a life story for a person with dementia”

    6. Resource: Improv “Yes And” YouTube video

    7. Resource: LBDA Medication wallet card

    8. Resource: LBDA Comprehensive Symptom Checklist

    9. Resource: LBD Diagnostic Symptoms Checklist

    10. Resource: Unpacking Parkinsonism: Understanding Movement Changes in Lewy Body Dementia

    11. Resource: Unpacking Psychiatric Symptoms

    12. Resource: Materials order form

    13. Resource: Materials Order Form

About this course

  • 28 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Presenter

Jodi Melius

Jodi Melius is a Registered Nurse who recently retired from the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center where she was a Nurse Study Coordinator. During her work, she focused on decreasing stigma, educating community and care professionals about dementia informed care approaches, as well as ways to improve quality of life. She supported the person living with dementia and the care partners. She facilitated multiple virtual support groups for care partners, including the "Caring for Lewy" group. In retirement, Jodi continues to present and teach, with a focus on changing how we view and engage with those living with the diseases that cause dementia, with the ultimate goal of improving connection and quality of life