Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological disease that destroys a person’s memory and ability to function independently over time. It also makes communication with family members and caregivers increasingly challenging. As a caregiver, you will likely provide care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and as such need to be knowledgeable about the disease process and care strategies. Your ultimate goal is improving quality of life.
In part 1 of this course, you will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, the effects of it has on the brain, and the 3 main stages.
In part 2, you will learn strategies for person-centered care.
In part 3, you will learn how this disease affects communication skills as well as strategies you can use for verbal and non-verbal communication. You will also learn strategies for communicating with someone who is non-communicative.
In part 4, you will apply communication techniques to prevent and manage behaviors in persons with dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological disease that destroys a person’s memory and ability to function independently over time. It also makes communication with family members and caregivers increasingly challenging. As a caregiver, you will likely provide care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and as such need to be knowledgeable about the disease process and care strategies. Your ultimate goal is improving quality of life. In part 1 of this course, you will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, the effects of it has on the brain, and the 3 main stages. In part 2, you will learn strategies for person-centered care. In part 3, you will learn how this disease affects communication skills as well as strategies you can use for verbal and non-verbal communication. You will also learn strategies for communicating with someone who is non-communicative. In part 4, you will apply communication techniques to prevent and manage behaviors in persons with dementia.
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
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
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 4:Understanding Communication in Persons with Dementia
Section 1:Introduction
A.About This Course
B.Learning Objectives
Section 2:The Basics of Communication
A.A Different Perspective
B.The Communication Process
C.How Dementia Affects Communication
D.Review
E.Summary
Section 3:Understanding the Person with Dementia
A.Behavior as a Form of Communication
B.Meet Rolland
C.Meet Lenora
D.Review
E.Summary
Section 4:Using Effective Communication Techniques
A.What to Do
B.What Not to Do
C.Review
D.Summary
Section 5:Conclusion
A.Summary
B.Congratulations
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 discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
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