Feeding Assistant Training – Difficult Behaviors (Session 5)

Difficult and challenging behaviors can hinder successful feeding in nursing homes. This training session examines ways to address and overcome these behaviors.

• Overview of difficult behaviors
• Examples of challenging behaviors
• Context, causes and consequences
• How to appropriately respond to difficult behaviors
• Discuss specific situations feeding assistants may face

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