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Using Activity Analysis to Understand Behaviors and Dementia: The OTP Advantage

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Using Activity Analysis to Understand Behaviors and Dementia: The OTP Advantage

Thursday, February 19, 2026
7 pm (CT) | 8 pm (ET)
2 Contact Hour

Educational level: Introductory

Category 1: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery
Foundational Knowledge

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Occupational therapy practitioners(OTPs) are uniquely positioned to understand and address responsive behaviors in dementia, yet many clinicians feel unsure how to assess the underlying causes or select effective interventions. This introductory webinar highlights how core OT skills, especially activity analysis, provide a powerful framework for interpreting common dementia-related behaviors.
Participants will learn how to examine task demands, environmental factors, sensory cues, and communication patterns to uncover the “why” behind behaviors and guide person-centered intervention. The session will also explore OTP’s essential role in functional assessment, effective communication techniques, and care planning that supports safety, engagement, and dignity for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Tin accordance with Illinois' dementia continuing education requirement this course addresses assessment and diagnosis, communication strategies, and management and care planning. Through practical examples and case-based reasoning, attendees will gain immediately applicable tools for enhancing outcomes across settings.

Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students
This occupational therapy continuing education course uses the following instructional methods: visual aides (ie slides), discussion board, guided note taking, and learning, and practice opportunities.
Content disclosure: This course does not exclusively focus on any specific product or service.

Presented by:
Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP
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Benefits of this course
  • Identify common reasons why responsive behaviors occur in dementia.
  • Discuss the impact of environment, care partner communication, task adaptation, and activity engagement on responsive behaviors in dementia. 

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Instructor bioS
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Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP
Aspire OT Instructor

Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP is an occupational therapist and founder of The Dementia Collaborative, where she provides evidence-based training, education, and consultation to clinicians and care partners worldwide. With a background in direct patient care through her former practice, Day By Day Home Therapy, Rachel specializes in supporting individuals living with dementia and their families through meaningful activity engagement, behavioral understanding, and person-centered strategies.
Rachel is known for translating complex dementia-care concepts into practical, compassionate approaches that empower both caregivers and professionals. She presents nationally, contributes to dementia-care research and training initiatives, and leads the Dementia Squad, a community of healthcare professionals committed to advancing best practices in dementia care.
She currently serves at the Membership Chair for the Vermont Occupational Therapy Association and an advisory council member for Dementia Society of America.


DISCLOSURES

Financial: Rachel is compensated as an Aspire OT instructor. 

Non Financial:  Rachel is the owner of the Dementia Collaborative
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Course Outline

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61-80 minutes

81-100 minutes

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116-120  minutes

Introduction and Objectives 

Dementia, the Brain, and Responsive Behaviors

Why Responsive Behaviors Occur and Activity Analysis

Communication Strategies: Reducing Distress Through Interaction

Task Adaptation & Meaningful Activity Engagement 

Environmental Supports

Care Planning & Referrals, Questions and Answer

Wrap Up
Completion Requirements
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In order to receive the certificate of completion, participants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
  • Payment of the course in full
  • Attend webinar in its entirety
  • Complete Attestation of Attendance
  • Pass the course exam with a score of 70% or greater
  • Complete the Post Course Evaluation
Please note that no credit or certificate will be issued unless all criteria is met.  Partial credit will not be issued.  
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