Rebel and Innovator in Life: Supporting Residents Who Lived High-Performing and Creative Lives Continue that Journey in Dementia

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Overview This session will look at how we can maintain purpose and meaning for those who lived lives of creativity, innovation, and in high power positions even as the losses of dementia are taking hold of their ability to do many things. We will explore how one might create a creative care plan for these individuals living with dementia that can be done one on one, in the community, and with loved ones.
CE Hours 1.0 CE Hour
Learning Outcome(s) Following this webinar, participants will be able to:
  • Develop creative care plans that preserve purpose and meaning for individuals with dementia who have histories of innovation, leadership, or creative expression.
Criteria for Successful Completion To receive continuing education credits, participants must watch the entire webinar, record and submit verification codes, and submit an evaluation form. A certificate of attendance will be available after the webinar.
2025 October Long-Term Care Webinar Series Continuing Education Information
Nursing Home Administrators This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 8.0 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS — Approval #20261012-8-A114770-DL.
Catholic Chaplains The National Association of Catholic Chaplains has approved this program for 8.0 Continuing Education Hours.
Dietitians (Registered) Rebel and Innovator in Life: Supporting Residents Who Lived High-Performing and Creative Lives Continue that Journey in Dementia awards 1.0 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
Nurses This nursing continuing professional development activity has been approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Code #: 002-389-092425
NY State Social Workers Avila Institute of Gerontology, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0265. Participants can earn 8.0 Contact Hours.
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Francis Battisti, Ph.D.

Dr. Francis L. Battisti is a noted educator, speaker, psychotherapist, consultant, and author who offers individuals and organizations pathways to explore their potential and move toward desired transformation. Dr. Battisti is a former Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer, and Full Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York at Broome Community College, where he was the 2011 recipient of the State University of New York Distinguished Professorship for Service, and a 1989 recipient of the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. His national reputation in the fields of healthy aging, motivation, health enhancement, and conflict disposition are recognized in his work with numerous corporations, healthcare organizations, long-term care communities, and governmental committees.

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