Allen Cognitive Network
best Ability to function
Welcome to Allen Cognitive Network
Our mission is to promote and advocate for the value and understanding of Allen's Cognitive Disability Model through education and networking opportunities that empower health care professionals to promote best abilities to function for individuals with cognitive disabilities.
This website serves as the home of Allen Cognitive Advisors, Ltd. This is a non-profit membership organization. We are an international group of healthcare professionals. Members of the organization pursue clinical, teaching and research activities related to psychosocial, physical and geriatric rehabilitation and habilitation. This organization operates entirely by volunteer efforts. You are welcome to participate, sharing your skills and interests with this international group of dedicated professionals.
About Our Mission...
At Allen Cognitive Network, our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by offering networking opportunities, sharing cutting-edge research, providing educational resources, and advocating for individuals with cognitive disabilities. We focus on clinical, teaching, and research activities related to psychosocial, physical, and geriatric rehabilitation and habilitation.
Through our initiatives, we aim to enhance the quality of care and support for individuals with cognitive disabilities, ensuring they receive the specialized attention and assistance they need to lead fulfilling lives.
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EVENTS
Tuesday, January 13 @ 7:30 PM EST
MHSIS Practice Chat, "Saying Yes & Saying No: Validation & Boundary Setting for an Individual with Narcissism and Dementia" presented by guest speaker Emily S. Gavin, MS, OTR/L, CDP.
This session will feature a case study involving an individual with comorbid Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Persecutory Delusional Disorder, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Emily uses this case study to illustrate how she was able to coach family members, RN care team, and employees at a care facility to improve their own physical and emotional safety in addition to that of the client. All are welcome and invited to attend. You can use this link to register: https://mhsis.aota.org/
