Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

Name: Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
Price: 12.00 USD

Tracking # 20-1113564

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Program Objectives:

Diagnosis and Criteria:
- You can now relate to the NIA-AA diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease, providing you with a solid foundation for recognizing and understanding this prevalent form of dementia.
Distinguishing Factors:
- You have learned to spell out the key differences between onset, cause, and duration of dementia, delirium, and depression, enabling you to make more accurate assessments and provide appropriate care.
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms:
- You can identify three common behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, aiding in the recognition and management of these challenging aspects of the disease.
Medications in Dementia Care:
- Delve into the world of psychotropic drugs used to address behavioral, psychological, and emotional symptoms in dementia. Understand the different classes of psychotropic medications, their benefits, risks, and considerations.
Impact on Daily Living:
- You can describe how mild, moderate, and severe dementia affects a person's ability to complete basic activities of daily living, offering valuable insights into tailoring care to individual needs.
Advanced Care Planning:
- Recognize the importance of advance directives in ensuring patients' medical wishes are honored, even as memory fades. Explore the components of advanced care planning, including durable power of attorney for health care and living wills.
Impact on Activities of Daily Living:
- Describe how mild, moderate, and severe dementia affects a person’s ability to complete basic activities of daily living.
Caregiver Stress:
- You understand the various ways in which stress can affect a caregiver's quality of life, allowing you to recognize and manage these challenges effectively.
Family Caregiver Transitions:
- You can identify three critical issues that family caregivers face as their loved one progresses from mild to moderate to severe dementia, providing you with the knowledge to offer appropriate support.

Course Overview:

By achieving these course objectives, you are better prepared to navigate the multifaceted landscape of dementia care, ensuring that individuals living with dementia receive the compassionate and effective support they need, while also addressing the challenges faced by caregivers and healthcare professionals in this field. Congratulations on your dedication to enhancing dementia care and your commitment to improving the lives of those affected by these conditions.

$12.00 3 Hours