Competent and knowledgeable staff are invaluable when working with older adults! Mental illness is a medical illness and treatable, just like every other illness. Learning the skills is the solution!
Challenging behaviors, or behaviors that are not understood, are the primary cause of behavior management problems for staff in the Community and Long-Term Care settings.
RAFT teaches skills through trainings and consultations on a range of topics including behavioral and mental health challenges in older adults.
The result: skilled and knowledgeable staff with resources to produce positive outcomes
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The trainings below can be viewed in PowerPoint – just open the file and play it as a slideshow. The slides will progress on their own, accompanied by recorded narration.
Be proactive and address concerns before they become a problem for you or your resident!
RAFT is available to provide consultation services to Long Term Care Providers and Community Partners.
The RAFT team will thoroughly analyze the challenging behaviors, work directly with staff to understand and practice proven interventions, and provide a written consultation/plan of action.
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Innovative Geriatric Mental Health Services
Keeping Older Adults in their Communities
Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team (RAFT) 7611 Little River Turnpike Suite 200 Annandale, VA 22003 Phone: 703-531-2144 TTY: 703-228-1788
Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team (RAFT)
7611 Little River Turnpike Suite 200 Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703-531-2144
TTY: 703-228-1788
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