Activities of daily living (ADLs) are the basic life skills learned during childhood. Persons with dementia, however, will slowly forget or "unlearn" how to complete these tasks as cognitive impairment progresses. In this course, you will learn the various levels of functional ability in persons with dementia as well as gain a better understanding of how to assist persons with dementia with ADL completion.
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2034320
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Functional Ability
Cognitive Impairment
Mild Impairment
Moderate Impairment
Severe Impairment
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assisting with ADLs
What are ADLs?
General Guidelines
Hand-Under-Hand Technique
Guidelines for Bathing
Guidelines for Dressing/Grooming
Guidelines for Eating
Guidelines for Mobility
Guidelines for Rest and Sleep
Communication
Responding to Resistance
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
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.
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