Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Medical Needs

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ADRDMN

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the impact of frequently occurring medical conditions and their symptoms in those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify at least two strategies to improve nutrition and hydration in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss end-of-life care for people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Medical Conditions Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

Pain

Identifying Pain

Managing Pain

Immobility

Pressure Injuries

Review

Falls

Sleep Disorders

Nutrition and Hydration

Aspiration

Constipation

Infections

Review

Summary

Section 3: Medications to Manage Alzheimer’s Disease

Medications

Review

Summary

Section 4: End-of-Life Care

What to Expect

Palliative vs. Hospice Care

Advance Directives

End-Of-Life Interventions

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN

Bobbi began her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and found her passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She received her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri and later obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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