Living at Home with Mental Illness and Dementia

Registration


The cost for this online course is $20. The estimated time to complete this course is 60 minutes. Learners will be asked to complete an activity post-assessment with a passing score of 75%.

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Once you register for the course, you will have 30 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. The date your access expires will be indicated in the Course Summary box on this webpage.
 

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals.

Objectives

  • Recognize the challenges of the aging population coupled with concerns about the cost of care.
  • Interpret mental illness and dementia needs while coping within the home environment.
  • Discuss proper care delivery preparation that provides the highest well-being potential for the individual.
  • Consider the way forward, acknowledging challenges while reflecting on priorities, transitions, and support.

Speaker

Lyn Hilgenberg, BA, CDCP, CSA
Owner and Consultant, Daylily Consulting

From her work as Child Advocate within the juvenile justice system to her extensive career in the medical and dental field as an Administrator, Lyn’s career has been a unique blend of experiences. She developed an understanding of family issues and an appreciation for health and wellness. Lyn furthered her understanding of geriatric concerns as the Owner and Director of Client Services for her non-medical home care company and as an Executive Director for assisted living.

Through her company Daylily, Lyn provides educational and consulting assistance for families and facilities regarding healthy aging and dementia care. Lyn conducts state-mandated C.C.D.I.(Chronic Confusion & Dementing Illness)training for facilities and has presented to several local, state, and national organizations.

Biography

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Recording date: November 4, 2022
Date of original release: November 30, 2022
Most recent review/update: November 30, 2022
Termination date: November 29, 2025

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 1­B
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 IBON
Course opens: 
11/30/2022
Course expires: 
11/29/2025
Cost:
$20.00

Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.​
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This enduring materials activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

DISCLOSURE

The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Lyn Hilgenberg, BA, CDCP, CSA - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 1­B
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 IBON

Price

Cost:
$20.00
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