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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

 

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological disease that destroys a person’s memory and ability to function independently over time. Confusion and memory loss are the hallmark symptoms of each stage, but the implications for care vary greatly from stage to stage and person to person. As individuals transition to the next stage of the disease and their symptoms become more prominent and debilitating, their level of care will increase. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and strategies for person-centered care for those with Alzheimer’s disease.

$20.00

Hours: 1.00
REL-SRC-0-UADD

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (16 Match)

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

1.0 HOURS


This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)

1.0 HOURS


Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators

1.0 HOURS


Course approved by the Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators.
Provider # 50-290
NHA/RCAL
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Florida Department of Elder Affairs

1.0 HOURS


Jennifer Moore, RN-BC, DNS-CT, approved training provider (AL 8385) (HH 8386), (HSP 8387), (NH 8388) is available Wednesday from 12pm to 2 pm EST to answer questions at 877-200-0020 ext. 7825. You may also send your questions to jmoore@reliaslearning.com . For 1.00 contact hours.

Florida Department of Elder Affairs Hospice

1.0 HOURS


Jennifer Moore, RN-BC, DNS-CT, approved training provider (HSP 8387) is available Wednesday from 12pm to 2 pm EST to answer questions at 877-200-0020 ext. 7825. You may also send your questions to jmoore@reliaslearning.com . For 1.00 contact hours.

California Nursing Home Administrator Program - P type

1.0 HOURS


This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) as a Patient Care/Aging ("P" credit) course. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701001-5757/P. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Missouri Health Care Association

1.0 HOURS


This on-line activity has been approved for 1.00 Patient Care Hour(s) toward the Missouri continuing education requirement for nursing home administrators. Relias Learning, LLC offers courses approved by the Missouri Health Care Association, an approved training agency, TA-002-917, by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

1.0 HOURS


Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CE1730004

National Certification Council for Activity Professionals

1.0 HOURS


This course is NCCAP approved NCCAP50039-18. All NCCAP approved courses count 100% towards certification.

Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals

1.0 HOURS


This program is approved for 1.00 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 163018.

California Department of Public Health (CNA)

1.0 HOURS


Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.

The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.

This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Oregon Department of Human Services

1.0 HOURS


This course is approved as continuing education by the Oregon Department of Human Services in accordance with state regulation 411-057-0140 for Assisted Living Administrators, Residential Care facility Administrators and Memory Care Communities within the State of Oregon. This activity is approved by Oregon Department of Human Services for 1.00 contact hours.

National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (RCAL)

1.25 HOURS


This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.25 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: cecomments@nabweb.org

National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NHA)

1.25 HOURS


This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.25 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: cecomments@nabweb.org
Hours type - NHA: Resident Care Hours

Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (Administrator Training)

1.0 HOURS


Relias Learning, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor / provider # 2000224-740-2; Approval # 224-0149-31470. This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.

National Certification Council for Activity Professionals

1.0 HOURS


This course is NCCAP approved NCCAP50039-19. All NCCAP approved courses count 100% towards certification.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-SRC-0-UADD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 7/31/2019
Learning Objectives:
Establish the difference between normal aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
Recognize the ways Alzheimer's disease alters abilities and behaviors.
Design person-centered care strategies for someone with Alzheimer's disease.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Alzheimer’s Disease
A. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
B. Alzheimer's Disease vs. Dementia
C. Causes of Dementia
D. Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Normal Aging
E. Risk Factors
F. Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
G. Review
H. Summary
Section 3: Behaviors and Functional Ability Changes
A. The Brain
B. Hippocampus
C. Temporal Lobe
D. Frontal Lobe
E. Occipital Lobe
F. Parietal Lob
G. Aggression and Agitation
H. Repetition and Wandering
I. Delusions and Hallucinations
J. Confusion
K. Depression
L. Sleep Disorders
M. Changes in Ability
N. Review
O. Summary
Section 4: Strategies for Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease
A. Person-Centered Care
B. Problem-Solving Approach
C. Communication
D. Early Stage
E. Middle Stage
F. Late Stage
G. Psychosocial Needs
H. Review
I. Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributor
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations

Staff Writer: Jennifer W. Burks, R.N., M.S.N.
Jennifer W. Burks, R.N., M.S.N. earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993, and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. She has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, R.N., M.S.N. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: entry level Activities Professional; entry level Administrators; entry level Nurses; intermediate level Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care; and the following practice categories: General Nursing, Gerontology.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Relias Learning has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias Learning will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias Learning at support@reliaslearning.com.
All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.
Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support by calling (800) 381-2321 or emailing support@relias.com
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