Ask the Expert – Activities and Strategies to Manage Behavioral Symptoms
October 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
For older adults living with a chronic condition, behaviors such as agitation, anxiety, resistance, or withdrawal may be a form of communication influenced by environment, emotions, or unmet needs. We may not be able to change the behaviors but we can change how we understand and respond to them.
In this session, we will explore strategies for responding to behaviors with greater understanding, patience, and confidence. We will discuss how to develop activities that provide purpose, connection, and a sense of accomplishment.
The Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care.
Lauri Scharf
Lead Community Care Navigator and Master Trainer
Lauri Scharf is a Lead Community Care Navigator and Master Trainer with extensive experience supporting individuals and organizations through community-based care initiatives. She specializes in workforce development, training facilitation, care navigation, and community engagement. Throughout her career, Lauri has helped develop and deliver programs that improve access to services while empowering professionals through education and skill development. She is passionate about strengthening communities, fostering meaningful connections, and helping people navigate complex systems to achieve positive outcomes.
