The Intersection of Aging and Behaviour Analysis with Jacqueline Pachis, MA, MS, BCBA and Nehal Siam MPEd, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.)

This conversation delves into the complexities of aging, cognitive decline, and the role of behaviour analysts in gerontology. Nehal Siam and Jacqueline Pachis discuss the importance of adapting care to the evolving needs of older adults, the significance of quality of life assessments, and the impact of cultural responsiveness. They also explore the challenges posed by ageism, the necessity of using appropriate assessment tools, and the barriers to utilizing assistive devices. The discussion emphasizes the need for ongoing education, networking, and advocacy within the field of behavioural gerontology. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eZ0GHUaWPpo Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO:  1.5  ABA Topics QABA: 1.5 General CBA:    1.5 Learning  Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: Jacqueline Pachis https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-pachis-54b945a5/ https://www.emich.edu/psychology/labs/cbs-lab/lab-team.php Nehal Siam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehal-siam-22b64663/ [email protected] Links:  Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group https://bgsig.abainternational.org/ https://www.facebook.com/behavioralgerontology/ Enrich Behavior Gerontology  Continuing Education Courses https://www.behavioralgerontology.com/ceu-courses CAMH https://www.camh.ca/ Behavioural Supports Ontario https://www.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca/ Dr. Claudia Drossel https://www.emich.edu/psychology/faculty/c-drossel.php Articles Mentioned: Rosalie A. Kane, Kristen C. Kling, Boris Bershadsky, Robert L. Kane, Katherine Giles, Howard B. Degenholtz, Jiexin Liu, Lois J. Cutler, Quality of Life Measures for Nursing Home Residents, The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Volume 58, Issue 3, March 2003, Pages M240–M248, https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/58.3.M240 Ogden Lindsley's 1964 chapter on Geriatric prosthetics Lindsley, O.R. (1964). Geriatric behavioral prosthetics. In: Kastenbaum, R. (eds) New Thoughts on Old Age. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-38534-0_3 Related Behaviour Speak Episodes Episode 228 The Nubian Egyptian Behaviour Analyst with Nehal Siam https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-228-the-nubian-egyptian-behaviour-analyst-with-nehal-siam-mped-bcba-rba-ont/ Episode 17 Behavioural Gerontology with Dr. Rebecca Sharp https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-17-behavioural-gerontology-with-dr-rebecca-sharp-phd-bcba-d/