Many of the older adults you care for will have some degree of cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment ranges from mild to severe. A variety of factors cause cognitive impairment in older adults. This course discusses the effects of dementia on older adults. It also discusses techniques on how to encourage independence while promoting safety. By understanding how cognitive impairment affects older adults, you will be able to effectively and safely provide care to these individuals.
The goal of this course is to educate entry level activity professional and entry level direct care workers in post-acute care with caring for the older adult with cognitive impairment.
Many of the older adults you care for will have some degree of cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment ranges from mild to severe. A variety of factors cause cognitive impairment in older adults. This course discusses the effects of dementia on older adults. It also discusses techniques on how to encourage independence while promoting safety. By understanding how cognitive impairment affects older adults, you will be able to effectively and safely provide care to these individuals. The goal of this course is to educate entry level activity professional and entry level direct care workers in post-acute care with caring for the older adult with cognitive impairment.
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Effects of Cognitive Impairment
What Is Cognitive Impairment?
What Is Dementia?
Causes of Dementia
Stages of Dementia
Secondary Victims
Emotional Reaction
Review
Summary
Section 3: Providing Person-Centered Care
More Than a Disease
Communication Techniques
The “Don’t” List
Physical Environment
ADL Care
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
Support the Family
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Bobbi began her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and developed a passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She obtained her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri then obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry.
Disclosure: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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