Toward Better Behavior Yours Mine and Everyone Elses A Strategy for Improving the Assessment and Long-Term Care Planning Process
Publisher Name | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
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Author Name | Hagendorf, Col |
Format | Audio |
Bisac Subject Major | MED |
Language | NG |
Isbn 10 | 1979333785 |
Isbn 13 | 9781979333788 |
Target Age Group | min:NA, max:NA |
Dimensions | 00.90" H x 20.05" L x 98.00" W |
Page Count | 74 |
Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist, is a New York based quality management consultant who provides education, training and support to community, residential and long-term care providers in the development of programs and services to meet a broad range of behavioral health needs. Barbara specializes in improving the quality of care and quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, mental disorders, brain injury, and complex psychosocial needs. In keeping with the core values of person-centered care, Barbara works closely with caregivers to evaluate and develop individualized approaches to the behavioral and psychosocial needs of their residents. In 2014, she authored, "Why is Grandma Screaming?" a guide to improving the quality of life for people living dependently. In 2015, Barbara was certified by Dr. Susan Wehry as a Master Trainer for the OASIS education program on improved care of residents with dementia.