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QUALITY SUMMIT
Dr. Walt Dawson presents the 2016 Oregon Long Term Care State Report which includes the economic
impacts of Oregon's long term care service sector.
Panelists share their experiences with dementia during a panel on the Purple Ribbon Commission.
Keynote speaker Dr. Beth Nolan examines dementia programming,
including managing falls, during the Quality Summit.
With hunched bodies and limited vision, attendees are asked to mimic some common characteristics of residents
living with dementia and how it impacts their mobility.
Dr. Maureen Nash examines the use of antipsychotics and FDA guidelines.