Episode 236: The Intersection of Aging and Behaviour Analysis with Jacqueline Pachis, MA, MS, BCBA and Nehal Siam MPEd, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.)
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This conversation delves into the complexities of aging, cognitive decline, and the role of behaviour analysts in gerontology. Nehal Siam and Jacqueline Pachis discuss the importance of adapting care to the evolving needs of older adults, the significance of quality of life assessments, and the impact of cultural responsiveness. They also explore the challenges posed by ageism, the necessity of using appropriate assessment tools, and the barriers to utilizing assistive devices. The discussion emphasizes the need for ongoing education, networking, and advocacy within the field of behavioural gerontology.
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Jacqueline Pachis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-pachis-54b945a5/
https://www.emich.edu/psychology/labs/cbs-lab/lab-team.php
Nehal Siam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehal-siam-22b64663/
nehal.siam@durhamcollege.ca
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Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group
https://bgsig.abainternational.org/
https://www.facebook.com/behavioralgerontology/
Enrich Behavior Gerontology Continuing Education Courses
https://www.behavioralgerontology.com/ceu-courses
CAMH
https://www.camh.ca/
Behavioural Supports Ontario
https://www.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca/
Dr. Claudia Drossel
https://www.emich.edu/psychology/faculty/c-drossel.php
Articles Mentioned:
Rosalie A. Kane, Kristen C. Kling, Boris Bershadsky, Robert L. Kane, Katherine Giles, Howard B. Degenholtz, Jiexin Liu, Lois J. Cutler, Quality of Life Measures for Nursing Home Residents, The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Volume 58, Issue 3, March 2003, Pages M240–M248, https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/58.3.M240
Ogden Lindsley's 1964 chapter on Geriatric prosthetics
Lindsley, O.R. (1964). Geriatric behavioral prosthetics. In: Kastenbaum, R. (eds) New Thoughts on Old Age. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-38534-0_3
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Episode 17 Behavioural Gerontology with Dr. Rebecca Sharp
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