Occupational therapists can work with patients, caregivers, and family members to address the functional implications of dementia across all stages of the disease. This module provides an overview of dementia and what to expect as a person progresses through the disease stages. Therapeutic interventions, including methods to prolong independence, maximize safety, and address ongoing patient and caregiver needs are discussed.
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Course approval ID# APP#0000000627. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1000 CEUs Introductory,Occupational Therapy Service Delivery.
This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.00 contact hours, approval number 20-790730.
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Dementia
The Impact of Dementia
Types of Dementia
Dementia Staging and Assessment
Progression of Dementia
The GDS Stages of Dementia
Medical Managment
Meet Margaret
Summary
Section 3: Occupational Therapy Interventions
Assessment of Patients with Dementia
General Treatment Guidelines
Safety and Fall Risk
Prolonging Independence: Mild Dementia
Prolonging Independence: Moderate Dementia
Maximizing Independence: Severe Dementia
Review
Summary
Section 4: Addressing Caregiver Burden
Reducing Caregiver Burden
Reducing Caregiver Burden
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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Heather Beth Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University in Rehabilitation Studies as well as a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from East Carolina University. She has over 13 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist with knowledge and experience in skilled nursing care, pediatrics, home health care, academia, and mental health care. Beth is most passionate about providing quality continuing education to therapy professionals to ensure best practices are being utilized for all clients. As a content writer for Relias, Beth enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge, her experience in academia, and her passion for writing with her interest in research in the field of rehabilitation.
Disclosure: Beth Johnson, MS, OTR/L has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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