GMHA May 3 Webinar: From Patienthood to Personhood April 9, 2012 by Chris Liu-BeersÌý Ìý Geriatric Mental Health Alliance Webinar From Patienthood to Personhood May 3, 2012Ìý 2:00pm-3:30pm EST Ìý Presenter: Susan Wehry, MDÌý Commissioner Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Ìý Older adults in long-term care settings can sometimes behave in ways that are challenging for caregivers to manage, and there is growing concern that providers are too quick to respond with antipsychotic medications. Dr. Wehry will present a different perspective: One where distressing behavior isn’t a “symptom” but an expression of deep human needs that aren’t being met. Join us to learn how addressing these needs can improve patients’ health and quality of life.Ìý Continuing education credits are available for social workers enrolled in NASW-NYS’s continuing education program at no additional charge.Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý This webinar is generously supported by the Ìýthe Berk Foundation, andÌý For questions about this event, email gholzheimer@mhaofnyc.orgÌý or call (212) 614-5753