Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Approaches to Treatment
Treatments for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders focus on maintaining their functional ability for as long as possible. This course describes common medications along with advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It also discusses alternative treatments.
The goal of this course is to teach the healthcare team in acute care about treatment approaches to Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders.
Treatments for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders focus on maintaining their functional ability for as long as possible. This course describes common medications along with advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It also discusses alternative treatments. The goal of this course is to teach the healthcare team in acute care about treatment approaches to Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
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.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
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.
Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: P
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-23-034-H01-P
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.
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.
Bahamas Medical Council
Bahamas Medical Council (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
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 Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Physician Assistants
Florida Physician Assistants (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board Of Medical Examiners - Midwifery
Louisiana State Board Of Medical Examiners - Midwifery (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Midwives will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Medicine
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Michigan Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
New Hampshire Medical Society
New Hampshire Medical Society (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
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.
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Midwives will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Medical Board
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
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.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Medical Doctors
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Medical Doctors (CEBroker Provider #50-290) Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Physician Assistants
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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.
Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
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.
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recall the mode of action, dosing considerations, precautions, and adverse reactions of medications commonly prescribed to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss current advances in Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
Identify three alternative treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
Outline:
Common Medications in Alzheimer’s Disease
Basic Principles
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
NMDA Receptors
Combining the Two
Review
Changing Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Mental Health Related Aspects in Alzheimer’s Disease
Review
Key Takeaways
Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Treatment
Environmental and Behavioral Approaches
Alternative Treatment Options
Review
Additional Approaches
Review
Key Takeaways
Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
What Does the Future Hold?
Review
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Reviewer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RNBobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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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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