Training Guidelines for the Special Care of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
(4.6 Contact Hours)

Written by Karen (Karle) Truman, Ph.D.

To successfully complete this course and receive your certificate, you must read the content online, pass the post test with a 70% or better, and complete the online evaluation form.

The price of this course is $29.00. You will only be asked to pay for the course if you decide to grade the post examination to earn a certificate with contact hours.

This activity was developed by Corexcel without support from any commercial interest.

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Learning Objectives

After completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders the participant will be able to:

1. Explain the differences between ADRD and the term "dementia."
2. Use basic strategies and guidelines for verbal and nonverbal communication.
3. Understand specific techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors in the early, middle, and late stages of Alzheimer's disease.
4. Promote independence through assistance with Activities of Daily Living in the early, middle, and late stages of Alzheimer's.
5. Recognize the grief process in family caregivers and how it relates to the multiple, ongoing losses associated with ADRD.

Content Outline

I. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Objectives

II. Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

III. Communicating with Patients with ADRD

IV. Behavior Management

V. Promoting Independence through Assistance with Activities of Daily Living

VI. Developing Skills for Working with Families and Caregivers

VII. Summary

VIII. References

IX. Post Test