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Alzheimer’s 101: An Overview for Healthcare Professionals

Course: #9574Level: Introductory 2 Hours 2846 Reviews
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An overview for the healthcare professional about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders is provided in this course. Strategies for assessment and diagnosis, improving communication with patients, understanding and managing behavioral challenges, care planning and promoting independence are discussed. Methods for supporting family and caregivers are also described.

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 08603; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1153912; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Geriatrics

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to identify Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their progression, and strategies for communicating with patients.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to recognize methods for managing behavioral challenges and current interventions related to Alzheimer’s disease/dementia to promote independence and participation in activities of daily living.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to identify ways to support families/caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s/dementia.

Course created on December 21, 2023

Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-25 Minutes Overview of Alzheimer’s disease/dementia; causes; symptoms; assessment/diagnosis
25-40 Minutes Understanding memory
40-55 Minutes Treatment trends & communication strategies
55-65 Minutes Supporting patients in ADLs & care planning
65-90 Minutes Understanding & managing behavior
90-110 Minutes Counseling, educating & supporting families
110-120 Minutes Summary, Q&A

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Presenter Disclosure: Megan Malone - Financial: Megan Malone was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Megan is is the co-author of the book, "Here's How to Treat Dementia," for which she receives royalties, and has received grant funding for research related to this topic. Non-Financial: No nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Jenny Loehr - Financial: Jenny Loehr was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Jenny is the co-author of the book, "Here's How to Treat Dementia," for which she receives royalties. Nonfinancial: No nonfinancial relationships to disclose.


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American Occupational Therapy Association

American Occupational Therapy Association

OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 08603. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


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CE Broker

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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

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