Course Code: REL-PAC-0-AADD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the difference between normal aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Recognize the ways Alzheimer’s disease alters a person’s abilities and behaviors.
Identify at least two person-centered care strategies for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Understanding ADRD
Overview
The Brain
Alzheimer’s Disease Versus Dementia
Causes of Dementia
ADRD Versus Normal Aging
Warning Signs
Risk Factors
Alzheimer’s Disease Progression and Characteristics
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Behaviors and Functional Ability Changes
Behavior and Ability Changes
Aggression and Agitation
Repetition and Wandering
Delusions and Hallucinations
Confusion
Depression
Apathy
Sleep Disorders
Changes in Ability
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Strategies for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
Caring Strategies
Person-Centered Care
Communication
General Communication Principles (All Stages)
Stage-Specific Communication Strategies
Communication and Pain Awareness
Validation Therapy
Psychosocial Needs
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
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.
Subject Matter Expert: Tameka N. Warren MSN, RN, CLC
Tameka N. Warren, MSN, RN, CLC, earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Indiana University School of Nursing at IUPUI, and her Associate of Science in Nursing from Ivy Tech College. She has over 20 years of nursing experience in public health, regulation, home health, leadership, education, maternal child community health, and long-term care environments. Tameka has served as a leader in home healthcare practices, quality improvement, and education as a community health nurse and a Public Health Nurse Surveyor (Home Health & Hospice) certified by CMS for a State Agency. She has served as a maternal and infant mortality advocate in managing home visiting services, supporting legislation to improve maternal child care in diverse communities, and as an ALPP Certified Lactation Counselor. She has also served as an Adjunct Clinical Professor to further awareness about the importance of community health nursing. Tameka’s passion is to serve the most vulnerable populations affected by health disparities and to inspire a new generation of nurses to do the same successfully.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: 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.