Dementia Care: Challenging Behaviors
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Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) often have challenging behaviors. It is important to know that all behavior has meaning. Although there is no way to prevent all unwanted behaviors there are ways to decrease their occurrence.
Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) often have challenging behaviors. It is important to know that all behavior has meaning. Although there is no way to prevent all unwanted behaviors there are ways to decrease their occurrence.
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Identify three conditions that may result in symptoms that resemble Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD).
Discuss what is known about the causes of ADRD and how these diseases are diagnosed.
Describe how Alzheimer’s disease progresses and the behaviors, symptoms, and challenges associated with each stage.
Identify three behaviors common to patients with ADRD and how to manage them.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Delirium and Dementia
Cognition
Delirium
Dementia
Conditions that Mimic ADRDs
Review
Summary
Section 3: Alzheimer's Disease
Who Gets Alzheimer's Disease
The Role of Plaques and Tangles
Alzheimer's Disease: What is the Difference?
Alzheimer's Disease: Affected Areas of the Brain
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Main Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Review
Summary
Section 4: Common Behavior Problems in People With Dementia
Behaviors in Dementia
Interventions for Repetitive Behaviors
Interventions for Wandering
Interventions for Aggression
Hallucinations and Paranoia
Catastrophic Reactions
Review
Summary
Section 5: Responding to Challenging Behaviors
Basic Principles
Medication or Creative Intervention?
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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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. Disclosure: Kim Matthews, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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