Dementia Care: Alzheimer's and Nutrition
Hours: 1.00
Care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) requires an interdisciplinary approach to address the numerous problems often seen in these individuals. One concern when caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease is the risk of nutritional impairment. The nurse, dietitian, and other allied healthcare team members play an important role in meeting the nutritional needs of persons with AD. In this course, you will learn about the signs of AD and how it is diagnosed, and about the stages of AD along with interventions you can implement for each stage. You will also learn about nutritional complications, assessments, and interventions that you can implement when caring for those with AD.
Care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) requires an interdisciplinary approach to address the numerous problems often seen in these individuals. One concern when caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease is the risk of nutritional impairment. The nurse, dietitian, and other allied healthcare team members play an important role in meeting the nutritional needs of persons with AD. In this course, you will learn about the signs of AD and how it is diagnosed, and about the stages of AD along with interventions you can implement for each stage. You will also learn about nutritional complications, assessments, and interventions that you can implement when caring for those with AD.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition accepts medical errors courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of the Florida Department of Health. Relias Learning, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, provider # 50-290. This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Assisted Living - General Training
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
Discuss the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease.
Describe the signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Differentiate between the three stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Explain the role of a finger foods diet in meeting the person’s nutritional needs.
Recognize medication-related complications and identify nutritional solutions to those complications.
Discuss laboratory values used to assess the nutritional status of persons with Alzheimer's disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Disease Process
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Pathogens and Inflammatory Response
Diagnostic Criteria
Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Additional Causes of Cognitive Impairment
Manifestations: Early Stage
Manifestations: Middle Stage
Manifestations: Late Stage
Treatment Strategies
Medical Foods and Dietary Supplements
Specific Foods and Supplements
Environmental and Behavioral Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 3: Nutritional Support
Case Study: Meet Dr. and Mrs. J
Importance of Diet and Nutrition
Food and Eating Habits
Interventions for Changes in Food and Dietary Habits
MIND Dietary Recommendations
The Effects of Lipids on Brain Health
Finger Foods Diet
Norms and a Finger-Foods Diet
Unplanned Weight Loss
Modified and Therapeutic Diets
Medication Assisted Weight Gain
Dronabinol
Megestrol
Antidepressants
Late Stage
Tube Feeding
Assessment and Documentation
Laboratory Values
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor(s)
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN
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 declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Level II level Dietitians; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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