Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, 6 units

Provides healthcare workers with the skills, techniques, and strategies to care for those who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. It includes activities that allow participants to practice the skills and strategies they have learned.

When you finish this course, you will be able to:

*Describe three differences between Alzheimer’s dementia and non-Alzheimer’s dementia.
*State the three National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association stages of dementia.
*Identify three barriers that may contribute to a missed or delayed diagnosis of dementia.
*In terms of onset, cause, and duration, distinguish among dementia, delirium, and depression.
*List three common behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
*Identify five other common behaviors often attributed to dementia.
*Explain the action of the two main classes of medications prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease.
*State three ways in which dementia affects a person’s ability to complete activities of daily living.
*Describe three ways in which exercise appears to positively impact in people with dementia.
*Relate the three components that should be part of any activities program for anyone with dementia.
*Discuss three ways in which stress can affect a caregiver’s quality of life.