Florida Assisted Living Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Level II
The personality and behavioral changes that are commonly seen with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging for caregivers. Choosing the appropriate response for the behavior involves using person-centered care strategies.
The first part of this course describes the activities of daily living, or ADL, changes in each stage of Alzheimer’s disease. It also discusses strategies to use to help the person complete their ADLs.
The second part of this course explains the meaning behind behaviors and how to manage them. It also identifies strategies for managing caregiver stress.
The third part of this course discusses the different medical conditions related to Alzheimer’s disease and strategies to improve nutrition and hydration. It also discusses end-of-life care for those with Alzheimer’s disease.
The last part of this course describes how to create engaging activities for people with dementia. It also identifies how activities benefit people with Alzheimer’s disease.
The personality and behavioral changes that are commonly seen with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging for caregivers. Choosing the appropriate response for the behavior involves using person-centered care strategies. The first part of this course describes the activities of daily living, or ADL, changes in each stage of Alzheimer’s disease. It also discusses strategies to use to help the person complete their ADLs. The second part of this course explains the meaning behind behaviors and how to manage them. It also identifies strategies for managing caregiver stress. The third part of this course discusses the different medical conditions related to Alzheimer’s disease and strategies to improve nutrition and hydration. It also discusses end-of-life care for those with Alzheimer’s disease. The last part of this course describes how to create engaging activities for people with dementia. It also identifies how activities benefit people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 4.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 4.00 contact hours.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Jennifer Moore, RN-BC, DNS-CT, approved training provider (AL 8385) (HH 8386), (HSP 8387), (NH 8388) is available Wednesday from 12pm to 2 pm EST to answer questions at 877-200-0020. You may also send your questions to [email protected] . For 4.0000 contact hours.
Describe changes in ADL ability in each stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify at least two successful care strategies used for assisting a person with Alzheimer's disease with ADLs.
Discuss the concepts used to identify the meaning of behaviors.
Describe how person-centered strategies and techniques are used to address behaviors.
Identify at least three strategies to manage caregiver stress.
Discuss the impact of frequently occurring medical conditions and their symptoms in those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify at least two strategies to improve nutrition and hydration in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss end-of-life care for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss strategies to create meaningful and engaging activities for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify at least three benefits of activities for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe the use of different types of activities in the person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Outline:
Part 1
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: ADLs and Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Meet Mary
Defining ADLs
Functions of the Brain and ADLs
The Early Stage
The Middle Stage
The Late Stage
Review
Summary
Section 3: ADL Care Strategies
Key to ADL Success!
General Guidelines
Communication
Review
Assistive Devices
Hand Under Hand Technique
Person-Centered Approach
Meet Amy
Responding to Resistance
Review
Summary
Section 4: Specific ADLs
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Eating
Review
Toileting
Meet Mr. Black
Incontinence
Mobility
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Part 2
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Recognizing the Meaning of Behaviors
Behavior Spectrum
Meaning of Behaviors
Person-Centered Care
Behavioral Triggers
Problem-Solving Approach
Review
Summary
Section 3: Strategies to Address Behaviors
Plan of Care
What Can You Do?
Communicating Better
Common Behaviors
Medications
Restraints
Caregiver Stress Strategies
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Part 3
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Medical Conditions Related to Alzheimer’s Disease
Pain
Identifying Pain
Managing Pain
Immobility
Pressure Injuries
Review
Falls
Sleep Disorders
Nutrition and Hydration
Aspiration
Constipation
Infections
Review
Summary
Section 3: Medications to Manage Alzheimer’s Disease
Medications
Review
Summary
Section 4: End-of-Life Care
What to Expect
Palliative vs. Hospice Care
Advance Directives
End-Of-Life Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Part 4
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Creating an Environment for Activities
Setting the Stage
Hazards
Benefits of a Structured Environment
Routines and Schedules
Therapeutic Environment
Positive Staff Approach
Review
Summary
Section 3: Meaningful and Engaging Activities
Jerrill
Activities and Psychosocial Needs
Benefits of Activities
Meaningful Activities
Review
Summary
Section 4: Activities For Everyone
So Many Choices
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Bobbi began her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and found her passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She received her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri and later obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry
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