Beyond Memory Loss: Cultivating Empathy in Dementia Care

This lecture will provide in-depth information on caring for patients with dementia with empathy.

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Course curriculum

    1. Video Course

    1. Evaluation

Course Details

  • $18.00
  • 1 hour of video content
  • Presented by Laura Silverstein MSN, RN, WCC, CDP

About the course

1.0 contact hour (CE credit)
Expiration date: October 17, 2027

This lecture will provide in-depth information on caring for patients with dementia with empathy: 

  • Overview of dementia

  • Communication strategies

  • Managing challenging behaviors

  • Providing daily care

  • Support for the caregivers

Learning Outcome
The learner will report this educational activity provides information that improves, supports, or causes a change in their practice.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To obtain CE credits, learners must complete 90% of the lecture. Partial credit will not be granted. Learners will receive a CE certificate upon completion of the lecture and submission of a course evaluation form. 

Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this lecture. 

Conflict of Interest
The presenter declares no conflicts of interest.

Instructor

Laura Silverstein

MSN RN WCC CDP

Laura Silverstein, MSN, RN, WCC, CDP, is the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Nursing Personnel Home Care. With a career dedicated to advancing patient care in the home setting, Laura brings extensive experience in both clinical practice and leadership. She is deeply committed to supporting patients and caregivers through compassionate care, education, and individualized guidance. Laura emphasizes patient-centered care that honors personal preferences and promotes dignity and independence. As a wound care and dementia specialist, she provides expert oversight for complex cases, ensuring high-quality outcomes and meaningful support for those she serves. Driven by a lifelong passion for helping others, Laura takes pride in mentoring nurses and empowering caregivers to provide exceptional care. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys spending time with her family, long distance cycling, and volunteering within her community.