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A split-screen presentation shows a slide titled "The Dementia Stages & Caregiving Timeline" on the left, featuring a metaphorical winding path with labels such as "Crystal Clarity," "Hazy Horizon," and "Twilight Zone". On the right, presenter Dr. Jaime Wilson is pictured against a solid blue background.

Bridge of Time: Deaf Caregivers and Care Receivers and the Dementia Team

Presented By: Jaime A.B. Wilson, Ph.D., ABN, ABPP, MSCP

Course Duration: 2 hours


Subscription: 6 Months


CEU Credits: .2 PS

Bridge of Time: Deaf Caregivers and Care Receivers and the Dementia Team

Price range: $37.49 through $49.99

Course Description & Objectives

This presentation will delve into the unique challenges and communication strategies involved when Deaf caregivers and care receivers interact with dementia care teams. We will explore real-world scenarios and best practices for interpreters to facilitate effective communication, ensuring person-centered care and support for all involved.

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the specific communication barriers faced by Deaf individuals in dementia care.
  • Examine ethical considerations for interpreters working with Deaf caregivers and care receivers.
  • Apply effective interpreting strategies to enhance communication between Deaf individuals and dementia care teams.

Meet Your Instructor

Headshot of Dr. Jaime Wilson.
Jaime A.B. Wilson, Ph.D., ABN, ABPP, MSCP

Dr. Jaime Wilson is a Deaf prescribing medical psychologist and board certified neuropsychologist practicing across Washington State and beyond. With hospital privileges and collaborations with physicians, forensic experts, and allied professionals, he provides extensive neuropsychological insights for global care. He’s a recognized leader in inclusive practice, having served as Past President of the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL). He currently contributes to the Diversity Council of the Society of Prescribing Psychology and chairs the Diversity Committee at the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. Dr. Wilson is the author of two heartfelt, empowering books: 1) Preserving the Etchings of the Mind offers an easy-to-read, hopeful guide to protecting the aging brain and safeguarding memory, especially in the context of hearing loss. With over 50 five-star reviews, it’s become a trusted resource for families and clinicians alike: https://amzn.to/3LHl8su. 2) His newly released Bridge of Time: Caregivers & Care Receivers with Hearing Loss in Alzheimer’s & Dementia is a tender roadmap for navigating memory loss and hearing loss with compassion—available now: https://amzn.to/414duQO. Born with a profound hearing loss, Dr. Wilson grew up using bilateral hearing aids and primarily communicated using spoken language, although he is also fluent in American Sign Language. He resides in Olympia, WA, with his equally Deaf wife (an RN), their three children, and their spirited King Charles Spaniel, Pepper Jack. Discover more about his work, connect online, or explore his books at www.WilsonClinical.com or via your favorite social media channels: https://linktr.ee/dr_wilson.

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