Alzheimer’s Disease: Evidence-Based Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider
Course: #6874Level: Introductory 2 Hours 3675 Reviews
This course explores the role of physical exercise in improving function, safety, and independence in older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease. Therapists will gain practical strategies for designing and delivering safe, evidence-informed interventions to support mobility, strength, and participation in daily life.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 13718; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1329904; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Geriatrics
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the barriers and benefits of multimodal exercise programs improving cognitive function and activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the key components of a safe and effective exercise program for Alzheimer's patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the importance of dual-task exercises that combine physical activity with cognitive tasks for Alzheimer's patients and describe the safety considerations and precautions necessary to prevent falls and injuries during exercise sessions for Alzheimer's patients.
Course created on September 19, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction, background of the topic |
| 5-30 Minutes | Common barriers to exercise benefits of multimodal exercise programs |
| 30-60 Minutes | Multimodal exercise programs |
| 60-90 Minutes | Safe and effective exercise program |
| 90-115 Minutes | Safety considerations and Dual-task exercises |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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3675 ReviewsPresented By
Andrea Salzman
MS, PT
Andrea Salzman, MS, PT, is the Founder and CEO of the Aquatic Therapy Foundation, Inc. (launched in 2026) and has served as the Executive Director of Aquatic Therapy University (ATU) since 2010. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master’s degree in physical therapy.
With over 30 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist, hands-on clinician, and educator, Salzman specializes in aquatics, geriatrics, patient motivation, and musculoskeletal and balance disorders. She has trained physical, occupational, and speech therapists worldwide in evidence-based aquatic therapy across pediatric, adult, neurologic, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary populations. As a consultant, she has assisted hundreds of facilities during the start-up and training phases of their aquatic practices.
Salzman’s diverse background includes a decade as Vice President of the temporary staffing agency 10K Health, LLC, and eight years as adjunct faculty at St. Catherine University. A prolific contributor to her field, she has presented over 200 seminars, authored 300 articles, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Journal of Aquatic Therapy. Her industry honors include being featured on the cover of Physical Therapy magazine and receiving the APTA's Judy Cirullo Award in recognition of her leadership and contributions to aquatic therapy practice.Her life's work emphasizes translating the therapeutic properties of water into clinically defensible, functionally relevant interventions for all who find themselves standing at the water's edge.
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Financial: Andrea Salzman received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Andrea Salzman owns ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars, a continuing education company.
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