Author Susan Kohler
“How to Communicate with Alzheimer’s:
A Practical Guide & Workbook for Families”
Date: Saturday November 21, 2009
Time: 11:30a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
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Call: 646-929-0368 to listen and ask questions from your phone.
SPECIAL GUEST: Susan Kohler, MSCCCSLP, created a How-To-Book with the needs of the caregiver in mind. In this amazing and helpful book you will gain knowledge and insight on topics such as:
• What’s So Important About Communication
• The Deterioration of Communication Skills in the Progression of Dementia and What
To Do About It
• Communication Strengths of Persons with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
• Communicating Strategies
• Activities You Can Do
• Troubleshooting Difficult Behavior
• Understanding Your Role
• Where To Go For Help
Susan is a licensed/certified Speech-Language Pathologist, dedicating time as a researcher at UCLA, hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on communication issues between family and professional caregivers and the frail elderly. Her experience has gained her recognition in lecturing and training on the subject of communication with this population, including published work and a training video on communicating with the cognitively impaired.
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