Non-Medical Behavioral Management Interventions in Dementia
November 10th, 2025 12-1 pm (MST)
Speaker: Lori Nisson, MSW, LCSW
Bio: Lori Nisson, MSW, LCSW
Family & Community Services Director
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute| Banner Sun Health Research Institute
Lori Nisson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Family & Community Services Director at Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Banner Sun Health Research Institute. With over 25 years of experience in leadership and clinical roles, she specializes in serving patients and families dealing with emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges.
Ms. Nisson holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and Master of Clinical Social Work, plus a Practice Change Leader in Aging & Health Fellowship. She provides training and education on memory changes, movement disorders, and behavioral health issues to professionals and caregivers. Currently serving as Adjunct Faculty at ASU's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, she has also participated in numerous advisory councils including the Alzheimer's Association Leadership Council, Governor's Arizona Alzheimer's Task Force, and Milken Institute Alliance to Improve Dementia Care.
Learning Objectives:
Identify neurocognitive changes that may affect behavior.
Identify common behavioral changes and their triggers/causes.
Recognize opportunities for non-medical behavioral interventions.
Recommend/employ effective non-pharmacological strategies for effective management
Accreditation Statement:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement(s):
All faculty, CME planning committee members, and the CME office reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
Additional Resources:
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