Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Activities of Daily Living
Hours: 1.00
Activities of daily living, commonly abbreviated ADLs, are the basic life skills learned during childhood. Persons with Alzheimer’s disease, however, will slowly forget or unlearn how to complete these tasks as cognitive impairment progresses. Because of this decline in ability, individuals in the middle to late stages of Alzheimer’s disease will require assistance from you for completion of these tasks. This course will help you better understand how to assist persons with Alzheimer’s disease with ADL completion. In this course, you will learn the various levels of functional ability in persons with Alzheimer’s disease as well as the guidelines you must follow when providing care.
Activities of daily living, commonly abbreviated ADLs, are the basic life skills learned during childhood. Persons with Alzheimer’s disease, however, will slowly forget or unlearn how to complete these tasks as cognitive impairment progresses. Because of this decline in ability, individuals in the middle to late stages of Alzheimer’s disease will require assistance from you for completion of these tasks. This course will help you better understand how to assist persons with Alzheimer’s disease with ADL completion. In this course, you will learn the various levels of functional ability in persons with Alzheimer’s disease as well as the guidelines you must follow when providing care.
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National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
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]
Define activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
Identify changes in ADL ability in each of the 3 stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe general strategies for success when assisting individuals with activities of daily living.
Indicate specific strategies to use for each of the ADL tasks.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
A. Meet Diane
B. What are ADLs?
C. Early Stage
D. Middle Stage
E. Late Stage
F. Review
G. Summary
Section 3: Completing Activities of Daily Living
A. Preparation is Key!
B. General Guidelines
C. Communication
D. Assistive Devices
E. Hand under Hand Technique
F. Person-Centered Approach
G. Responding to Resistance
H. Review
I. Summary
Section 4: Strategies for Specific ADLs
A. Bathing
B. Independence with Bathing
C. Dressing
D. Clothing
E. Grooming
F. Eating
G. Toileting
H. What’s That Smell?
I. Incontinence
J. Mobility
K. Review
L. Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributor
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
Instructor: Lindsey R. Goldberg, MSN-Ed., RN
Lindsey R. Goldberg, MSN-Ed., RN began working in the healthcare industry in 2000. Lindsey began her journey in the healthcare industry as a medical records clerk for a large Neurosurgical practice in South Florida. She then progressed to a Medical Assistant in 2001 and worked in the settings of orthopedic, primary, urgent care and concierge practices. Lindsey graduated with highest honors from Nova Southeastern University in 2007 with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. As a registered nurse, Lindsey worked mainly with the adult and geriatric populations in the acute care hospital setting. The areas she worked in the hospital included: telemetry, medical/surgical, observation, chest pain and step-down units. While working as a registered nurse, Lindsey continued her education and obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Education in 2015. After obtaining her Masters degree, she taught briefly at a community college in the nursing program as a clinical instructor. During that timeframe Lindsey was also involved in a pharmaceutical trial in which she administered the trial drug and followed one patient throughout the entire process. Lindsey also maintains her clinical skills by working for an after-hours triaging service. In her most recent position, she was a chronic care manager and health coach for Medicare patients enrolled in a digital health program. In this role, she provided health coaching, general wellness tips and diagnosis specific teaching for roughly 1500 patients. She currently serves as a medical content writer and internal subject matter expert for Relias Learning. Disclosure: Lindsey R. Goldberg, MSN-Ed., RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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