Live: September 10th, 2025

Recording available after event

Webinar Description

Individuals with dementia often face complex cognitive impairments that impact their ability to engage in daily activities, resulting in significantly higher healthcare utilization and costs. This webinar introduces the LEAD™ Rehabilitation Framework, equipping clinicians with a strength-based, person-centered approach to help individuals with dementia benefit from rehabilitation and maintain or improve their physical function.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the central tenets of the Strength-Based Approach and their relevance to rehabilitation of individuals with dementia

  • Describe the fundamental pillars of the LEAD™ Rehabilitation Framework and apply its Inventory of remaining strengths to develop plans of care using current evidence-based interventions and best practices

  • Identify appropriate treatment goals for patients at various stages of dementia

Presenter

Nicole Dawson

PT,PhD,FNAP

Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD, FNAP is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida and Director of the ALIVE™ Lab, with over 20 years of clinical experience and a PhD in Adult Development & Aging Psychology. She is a Board Certified Geriatric Physical Therapist Emeritus and has received multiple national awards recognizing her excellence in education and research. Dr. Dawson’s work, published in leading journals, focuses on promoting successful aging and enhancing the lives of older adults.

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