Louisiana Dementia Training: ARC/SCU-8

Outline:

Part 1: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: An Overview

Section 1: Introduction

A.         About This Course

B.         Learning Objectives

Section 2: Normal Aging, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease

A.         Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Normal Aging

B.         Dementia

C.        Irreversible Causes of Dementia

D.        Reversible Causes of Dementia

E.         Review

F.         Summary

Section 3: Understanding the Brain

A.         Neuron Communication

B.         Lost Messages

C.        The Brain

D.        Hippocampus

E.         Temporal Lobe

F.         Frontal Lobe

G.        Occipital Lobe

H.        Parietal Lobe

I.          Review

J.         Summary

Section 4: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

A.         Risk Factors

B.         Signs and Symptoms

C.        Diagnosis

D.        Treatment

E.         Research Update

F.         Review

G.        Summary

Section 5: Stages

A.         A Progressive Disease

B.         Early Stage

C.        Middle Stage

D.        Late Stage

E.         Review

F.         Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

A.         Summary

B.         Course Contributor

C.        Resources

D.        References

E.         Congratulations!

Part 2: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: Communication

Section 1: Introduction

A.         About This Course

B.         Learning Objectives

Section 2: Effect on Communication

A.         Changes in Communication

B.         Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

C.        Non-Verbal Communication

D.        Communication and Pain

E.         Review

F.         Summary

Section 3: Verbal Communication

A.         Preparation

B.         Short Sentences

C.        Choice

D.        Statements

E.         Asking for Help

F.         Rephrasing

G.        Tone

H.        Patience

I.          What Not to Do

J.         Review

K.         Summary

Section 4: Non-Verbal Communication

A.         Behavior as a Form of Communication

B.         Facial Expressions and Body Language

C.        Eye Contact

D.        Gestures

E.         Touch

F.         Writing

G.        Review

H.        Summary

Section 5: Validation Therapy

A.         Purpose of Validation

B.         Using Validation Therapy

C.        A Conversation with Tom

D.        Review

E.         Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

A.         Summary

B.         Course Contributors

C.        References

D.        Congratulations!

Part 3: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: Behavior Management

Section 1: Introduction

A.         About This Course

B.         Learning Objectives

Section 2: Identifying the Meaning of Behaviors

A.         Types of Behaviors

B.         The Meaning of Behaviors

C.        Behavior is Communication

D.        Use of Person-Centered Care

E.         The Holistic Assessment

F.         Meet Alice

G.        Behavioral Triggers

H.        Problem-Solving Approach

I.          Meet Bert

J.         Summary

Section 3: Person-Centered Strategies and Techniques

A.         The Plan of Care

B.         What Can You Do?

C.        Addressing Behavioral Triggers

D.        Communication Strategies

E.         Rummaging and Hoarding

F.         Wandering

G.        The Three A’s

H.        Dealing with Confusion

I.          Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors

J.         Resistance to Care

K.         Medication Use

L.         Restraints Are Not the Answer

M.        Caregiver Stress

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Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Content Writer for Relias. She is currently developing her medical writing skills through the University of California San Diego's medical writing program. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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.

Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing, "I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints." 

Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Jennifer Moore, RN-BC, CDP, WCC started working in the senior care industry in 2000. She is a certified Gerontological Nurse, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Wound Care Certified. She has held positions including MDS Coordinator, Director of Nursing, Medicare Nurse Coordinator, Nurse Consultant, Area Manager, and Director of Quality Assurance. Her overall responsibility within each of these positions was to ensure residents received the highest quality of care. This included active participation in quality improvement initiatives, review of clinical records to identify areas of weakness, corroboration with the medical director to institute policies and procedures for resident care, and staff education/training. Additionally, she was responsible for maintaining an effective compliance program under a Quality of Care Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Office of Inspector General for a period of five years. She currently serves as the Director of Curriculum Design & Research for Relias. Within this position, her responsibility is to oversee the development of online training modules across the healthcare continuum. She has served as the subject matter expert for courses on re-hospitalization, clinical skill reviews, leadership, management, and various OSHA and regulatory compliance topics. In addition, she has presented at various state conferences on mandatory compliance, quality assessment and assurance (QA&A), and quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI).  Disclosure: Jennifer Moore, RN-BC, CDP, WCC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.