Making new friends, learning skills, and being involved in social activities are important parts of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s. Learn the benefits of involving your clients in activities that encourage them to be social and energetic as well as mentally and physically stimulated.
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.
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2337166
Outline:
1. Maria’s Story: Activities
a. Caregiver relationship and quality of life
2. Activities are…
a. Define activities for people with dementias
3. Susan’s story
a. Using personal care tasks as fun activities
i. Hair and nail care
ii. Preparing for meals (setting the table)
4. The “whys” of Activities in caregiving
a. Activities are important
i. Giving a sense of purpose
ii. Stimulating mental function
iii. Better sleep at night
5. The Serper Method
a. Repeat instructions as much as possible
6. Four areas of activities
a. Social
b. Spiritual
c. Mental
d. Physical
Sharon Brothers, MSW, has an advanced degree in social work and over 30 years' experience as an owner, operator and educator in senior care. She has been a developer, owner and operator of dementia care assisted living communities and has deep expertise as an educator for all levels of staff within the care profession. Sharon is currently the founder and CEO of the Institute for Professional Care Education and is a national speaker and advocate for quality education within senior care.
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