Dementia Care: Exploring Alzheimer's Disease

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DCEXAD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe the key characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease, including its symptoms and progression.
Identify at least three behavioral and cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Outline:

Section 1: Alzheimer’s Disease

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Changes in Behaviors

Changes in Abilities

Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease

Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

Other Needs

Review

Section 2: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kimberly Matthews, RN

The content for this course was created or revised by 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.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Home and Community Based Services, Home Care, Home Health Agencies, Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.