Dementia 4 Hour Package

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:

1. State causes and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease/Related Disorders (ADRD)
2. Identify common behaviors associated with residents with ADRD.
3. Recognize causes of common behaviors and strategies for managing challenging behaviors
4. Select strategies for promoting ADLs for residents with AD or ADRD.
5. Determine appropriate group and individual activities for residents with ADRD
6. Discuss benefits of building a therapeutic environment through modification of the physical environment, schedules and routines and staff approaches.
7. Relate causes of stress for caregivers.
8. Recommend techniques for managing stress.
9. List family Concerns when caring for a loved one with AD/ADRD.
10. Ethical Issues in ADRD Care.
11. State the ethical principles and approaches to care: autonomy, beneficence, and justice.

Learning Outcome

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge about providing resident-centered care for the individual with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD) by passing a quiz with 85% or greater accuracy.

Additional Details:

Contact Hours: 3

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify five (5) symptoms of dementia.
2. Name three (3) types of dementia.
3. Identify three (3) stages of dementia.

Learning Outcome

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge about dementia by passing a quiz with 85% or greater accuracy.

Additional Details:

Contact Hours: 1