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. The Alzheimer’s Association (2021) currently estimates that approximately 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and the disease kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. It is also estimated that the disease itself is underdiagnosed, meaning the actual incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is probably much higher. Considering these numbers, you will likely interact with or provide care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and need to be knowledgeable about the disease process and care strategies. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and strategies for person-centered care for those with Alzheimer’s disease.
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. The Alzheimer’s Association (2021) currently estimates that approximately 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and the disease kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. It is also estimated that the disease itself is underdiagnosed, meaning the actual incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is probably much higher. Considering these numbers, you will likely interact with or provide care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and need to be knowledgeable about the disease process and care strategies. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and strategies for person-centered care for those with Alzheimer’s disease.
This program is approved for 1.00 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 167182.
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, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
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This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
Relias, 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 # 224-0149-36254.
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact 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 # 1701001-8858/P. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
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. You may also send your questions to [email protected] . For 1.0000 contact 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. You may also send your questions to [email protected] . For 1.0000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
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 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Long-Term Health Care Administration (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Learning activity approved by the Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation as continuing education for Residential Homes for the Aged and Assisted Care Living Facility administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health (LHH). Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 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: CO2236409
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Alzheimer’s Disease
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Dementia
Causes of Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Normal Aging
Risk Factors
Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Review
Summary
Section 3: Behaviors and Functional Ability Changes
The Brain
Aggression and Agitation
Repetition and Wandering
Delusions and Hallucinations
Confusion
Depression
Sleep Disorders
Changes in Ability
Review
Summary
Section 4: Strategies for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
Person-Centered Care
Communication
Early Stage
Middle Stage
Late Stage
Psychosocial Needs
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
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