Louisiana Dementia Training: ARC/SCU-4
Certificates
State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
This Dementia Training Curriculum has been approved for 4.00 Dementia Training contact hours by Baton Rouge Community College as authorized by the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Course Details
Differentiate between normal aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify other conditions that may result in symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease.
Explain how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain.
Describe the risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Differentiate between the stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe the challenges for caregivers in each stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
Establish the difference between normal aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Recognize the ways Alzheimer’s disease alters abilities and behaviors.
Design person-centered care strategies for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Explain how Alzheimer’s disease affects communication skills.
Identify strategies and guidelines for communicating both verbally and non-verbally with those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Define validation therapy and state its usefulness when communicating with those who have Alzheimer’s disease.
Recognize the impact dementia has on the communication process.
Interpret what a person with dementia is trying to communicate through their behaviors.
Use communication techniques to prevent behaviors in persons with dementia.
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: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Alzheimer’s Disease
A. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
B. Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Dementia
C. Causes of Dementia
D. Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Normal Aging
E. Risk Factors
F. Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
G. Review
H. Summary
Section 3: Behaviors and Functional Ability Changes
A. The Brain
B. Hippocampus
C. Temporal Lobe
D. Frontal Lobe
E. Occipital Lobe
F. Parietal Lobe
G. Aggression and Agitation
H. Repetition and Wandering
I. Delusions and Hallucinations
J. Confusion
K. Depression
L. Sleep Disorders
M. Changes in Ability
N. Review
O. Summary
Section 4: Strategies for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
A. Person-Centered Care
B. Communication
C. Early Stage
D. Middle Stage
E. Late Stage
F. Psychosocial Needs
G. Review
H. Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributor
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
Part 3: 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
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Instructor: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RNElizabeth 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.
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