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Presentations & Publications 

Wiley, R. (October, 2023). Supportive Approaches for Dementia Challenges. Presented at Health Promotion Partners, Colorado Springs, CO. (Virtual).

 

Wiley, R. (October, 2023). Handling Dementia-Related Behaviors. Presented at Waverly Heights, Gladwyne, PA.

 

Willey, R. (2023, September). Resisting Bathing: Common Triggers and Practical Strategies. Presented at the Empowering Caregivers Workshop, Penn Memory Center, Philadelphia, PA. (Virtual)

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Wiley, R. (2023 September). Facilitating Participation for People Living with Dementia: A Deep Dive into Common Responsive Behaviours. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. (Virtual)

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Wiley, R. (2023, September). Compassionate Care: Understanding and Managing Dementia-Related Behaviors. Presented at Waverly Care, Gladwyne, PA. 

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Wiley, R. (2023, August). Meaningful Activities to Engage Your Loved One. Presented at Penn Parkinson’s Disease Care Partner Series, Philadelphia, PA. (Virtual)

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Wiley, R. (2023, June). Using Evidence-Based Dementia Care Programs in Small Business. Presented at Next Level Occupational Therapy Entrepreneurial Summit. (Virtual)

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Wiley, R. (2023, June). Insights into Dementia-Related Behaviors: Theories and Best Practices for Care Partners. Presented at the Alzheimer’s Association conference at Waverly Heights, Gladwyne, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2023, April). Facilitating Participation for People Living with Dementia: A Deep Dive into Common Responsive Behaviours. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. (Virtual)

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Wiley, R. (2023, March). Understanding & Handling Dementia-Related Challenges. Presented through The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.  

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Wiley, R. (2023, February). Facilitating Positive Behaviours and Activity Engagement for People Living with Dementia. Presented through the Ontario Society of Occupational

Therapists. (Virtual)

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Wiley, R. (2023, January). Making Meaningful Connections and Adapting Activities. Presented at the Alzheimer's Association conference, Wilmington, DE. 

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Wiley, R. (2022, November). Facilitating Positive Behaviours and Activity Engagement for People with Dementia. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. (Virtual)

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Wiley, R. (2022, October). Managing Dementia-Related Behaviors Using an Evidence-Based Approach: Exploring a Home-Based Skills2Care® Practice. Presented at the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association (ArizOTA) Fall Conference, Mesa, AZ.

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Wiley, R. (2022, October). Indigenous Populations and Dementia. Presented at the Dementia Squad for the Dementia Collaborative. (Virtual)

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Willey, R. (2022, October). Adapting Activities for Individuals with Dementia. Presented at the Empowering Caregivers Workshop, Penn Memory Center, Philadelphia, PA.

 

Wiley, R. (2022, October). Starting and Managing an OT Business. Presented at San Jose State University's Department of Occupational Therapy. (Virtual Guest Lecture).  

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Wiley, R. (2022, September). Dementia Care: Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) conference, Wichita, KS. 

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Wiley, R. (2022, September). Using Activities to Manage Challenging Behaviors. Presented at Seminar By the Shore, Atlantic City, NJ. 

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Wiley, R. (2022, August). Facilitating Positive Behaviours and Activity Engagement for People with Dementia. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. (Virtual)

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Wiley, R. (2022, March). Understanding & Managing Dementia Related Behaviors. Presented at the Virtual Geriatric Therapy Summit.

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Wiley, R. (2022, February). Sexuality and Dementia. Presented at the Dementia Squad for the Dementia Collaborative. (Virtual)

 

Wiley, R., Eckert, L., & Piersol, C. (2021, November). In-home Program for Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ “Home is Where the Heart is” virtual conference. 

 

Wiley, R. (2021, November). Understanding and Managing Challenging Dementia-Related Behaviors. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ “Home is Where the Heart is”, virtual conference.

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Wiley, R. (2021, November). Starting and Managing an OT Business. Presented at San Jose State University's Department of Occupational Therapy. (Virtual Guest Lecture). 

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Wiley, R. (2021, October). Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia. Presented at the Empowering Caregivers Workshop, Penn Memory Center, Philadelphia, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2021, September). Engaging Individuals with Dementia in Activity. Presented at PA LINK. (Virtual). 

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Laver, K., Piersol, C., & Wiley, R.  “Optimizing independence in activities of daily living." Dementia Rehabilitation: Evidence-based interventions and clinical recommendations, edited by Lee-Fay Low and Kate Laver, Elsevier, Inc., 2021, 81-94.

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Eckert, L., Piersol, C., & Wiley, R. (2021). Outcomes and Future Directions of an In-home Occupational Therapy Intervention for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers. Presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. (Virtual).

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Wiley, R. (2020, April). Dementia Care: A Client-Centered Approach. Presented at Day By Day Home Therapy. (Virtual).

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Wiley, R. (2020, March). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at BrightStar Care Main Line, Wayne, PA. 

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Wiley, R. (2020, February). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at the Empowering Caregivers Workshop, Penn Memory Center. Philadelphia, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2020, January). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at Barclay Friends. West Chester, PA. 

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Wiley, R. (2019, November). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at BrightStar Care Main Line. Wayne, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2019, November). Dementia Care: A Client-Centered Approach. Day By Day Home Therapy. Presented at the Quadrangle in Haverford, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2019, September). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at BrightStar Care Main Line in Wayne, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2019, August). Starting an OT Practice in Dementia Care. Presented at Salus University in Elkins Park, PA. (Guest lecture)

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Wiley, R. (2019, May). Engaging Individuals with Dementia. Presented at Barclay Friends in West Chester, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2019, May). Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at SarahCare of Malvern in Malvern, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2019, May). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at Angel Companions in Devon, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2019, April). Activities of Daily Living. Presented at the Alzheimer’s Association of the Delaware Valley Family Caregiver Conference in Blue Bell, PA. 

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Wiley, R. (2019, March). Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, and Other Activities of Daily Living. Presented at the Empowering Caregiver Workshop Series, Penn Memory Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2019, February). Meaningful Activities to Engage Your Loved One. Presented at the Empowering Caregivers Workshop, Penn Memory Center, Philadelphia, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2019, January). Handling Challenging Behaviors in Individuals with Parkinson’s and Dementia. Presented at Shannondell Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Audubon, PA. 

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Wiley, R. (2018, November). Engaging Individuals with Parkinson’s and Dementia in Activity. Presented at Shannondell Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Audubon, PA. 

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Karas, C., Higgins, P., Craft, R., & Wiley, R. (2018, October). Aging In Place: A Panel Discussion. Presented at Ardmore Presbyterian Church, Ardmore, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2018, September). Engaging Individuals with Dementia in Activity. Presented at Arden Courts of Warminster in Warminster, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2018, September). Engaging Individuals with Dementia in Activity. Presented at Arden Courts of King of Prussia in King of Prussia, PA.

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Brown, J. & Wiley, R. (2017, December). The Role of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy in Hospice. Presented at Avalon Hospice in King of Prussia, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2017, November). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at Waverly Care Associates in Gladwyne, PA. 

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Wiley, R. (2017, November). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at the Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Annual Delaware Dementia Conference, Dover, DE.

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Dougherty, J., Gutis, P., Wiley, R., & Gallagher, C. (2017, November). Living Well With Alzheimer’s: Panel Session. Presented at the Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Annual Delaware Dementia Conference, Dover, DE.

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Wiley, R. (2017, November). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors. Presented at SarahCare of Malvern, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2017, November). Techniques for Caregivers. Presented at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Caregiver Support Program and Lutheran Settlement Home in Philadelphia, PA.

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Wiley, R., & Brown, J. (2017, November). Advocating for Your Clients with Neurological Conditions. Presented at the Professional Care Alliance of the Delaware Valley, Willistown, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2017, November). Using Activity Engagement to Decrease Challenging Behaviors. Presented at Active Day of Exton, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2017, August). Challenging Behaviors and Dementia. Presented at Brittany Pointe Estates in Lansdale, PA.

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Brown, J. & Wiley, R. (2017, May). Best Practices for Working with Neurological Diseases: ALS, Parkinson’s, MS and Alzheimer’s.Presented at Waverly Care Associates in Gladwyne, PA.

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Burling, S. (2017, May 15). They're Not Just Stubborn: How to Get People With Dementia to Participate. Philadelphia Inquirer.  https://www.inquirer.com/philly/health/health-news/How-to-get-people-with-dementia-to-participate-in-tasks-of-daily-life-Alzheimers-association.html

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Wiley, R. (2017, April). Engaging Individuals with Dementia in Activity. Presented at Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Annual Southeastern Pennsylvania Dementia Conference in King of Prussia, PA.

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Wiley, R. & Rushanan, S. (2016, September). Home Care Present and Future Opportunities. Presented at Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association District V Dinner Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.

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Wiley, R. & Piersol, C. (2016, April). Development and Evaluation of an In-home Occupational Therapy Intervention for People with Dementia and their Caregivers. Poster session presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. Chicago, IL.

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Wiley, R. & Stern, S. (2014). Enhancing Participation through Universally Designed Playgrounds. Home and Community Health Special Interest Section Quarterly, 20(4), 1-4. 

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Wiley, R. (2014). Brain Health. Presented at Center in the Park, Philadelphia, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2014). Safety in the Home. Senior Community Services, Delaware County, PA.

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Wiley, R. (2014). Occupational Therapy and Home Health. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA.(Guest Lecture) 

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Hsieh, C., Hajjar, E., & Wiley, R. (2014). Alzheimer’s Disease: Update. Jefferson Family Medicine Grand Rounds. Philadelphia, PA

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