Supporting Meaningful Engagement

About the Course

Meaningful engagement in daily activities can enhance the quality of life for individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) by promoting a sense of independence, dignity, and connection. This six-part series, presented by occupational therapist Rachel Wiley, offers practical strategies for care partners to support engagement in personal care or activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), leisure activities, social interactions, and large gatherings. Each video focuses on a different aspect of daily life, providing insights into how to adapt activities and environments to meet the unique cognitive and physical needs of those with LBD. Through thoughtful approaches, care partners will learn to encourage participation in ways that foster a sense of accomplishment and well-being.

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Course curriculum

1. Course Objectives
2. About the Presenter: Rachel Wiley
1. Lesson 1: Description
2. Lesson 1: Slides for download (PDF)
3. Video Lesson: Dressing for Success: Making Bathing and Dressing a Positive Experience with LBD
1. Lesson 2: Description
2. Lesson 2: Slides for download (PDF)
3. Video Lesson: Polished and Nourished: Enhancing Grooming, Eating, and Dental Care for LBD
1. Lesson 3: Description
2. Lesson 3: Slides for download (PDF)
3. Video Lesson: Household Harmony: Engaging in Meal Prep, Cleaning, and Pet Care
1. Lesson 4: Description
2. Lesson 4: Slides for download (PDF)
3. Video Lesson: Crafting Connections: Bringing Fun Back to Leisure Activities
4. Resource: Supporting Meaningful Engagement
1. Lesson 5: Description
2. Lesson 5: Slides for download (PDF)
3. Video Lesson: Social Spark: Keeping Relationships and Community Alive
1. Lesson 6: Description
2. Lesson 6: Slides for download (PDF)
3. Video Lesson: Navigating Holidays and Large Gatherings
1. Resource: Seeing the Way: Enhancing Life with Lewy Body Dementia through Visual Strategies
2. Seeing the Way: Enhancing Life with Lewy Body Dementia through Visual Strategies
3. 2024 LBDA Community Webinar: Supporting Meaningful Engagement in Lewy Body Dementia
4. 2024 LBDA Community Webinar: Supporting Meaningful Engagement in Lewy Body Dementia
5. Supporting Engagement LBD_Handout
6. Visual Function in LBD
7. Vision in LBD Lewy Learning Center course
8. Simple Solutions: Practical Ideas and Products to Enhance Independent Living
9. “What Matters to Me” Editable Storybook
10. Resource:“ My Way” Advanced Directive
1. Feedback Survey

About this course

Free
1.5 hours of video content

Presenter(s)

Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP

Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP, is an occupational therapist and founder of Dementia Consulting and the Dementia Collaborative LLC. Certified in Skills2Care® and a master trainer through Jefferson Elder Care, she has over 17 years of experience working with individuals living with dementia. Rachel previously served as Gerontology Chair for POTA, taught as adjunct faculty at Thomas Jefferson and Temple Universities, and led a dementia-focused therapy practice for six years. She holds a Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation and Human Services from Penn State and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University.