Residential Care Training for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Course overview

This training program has been approved by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is in compliance with Section 400.4785 (1)(f) FS. and rules 58A-8.001 and 58A.8.002, F.A.C. Many individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders reside in nursing homes. It is of the utmost importance that caregivers have the skills to provide care for this unique population. This course includes an overview of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, basic communication skills, management of problem behaviors, and strategies for communicating with persons living with Alzheimer's or dementia throughout the progression of the disease. The course is intended for nursing home providers, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, social workers, and others whose responsibilities require them to have direct contact with persons living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia-related disorders in home health, hospice, long-term care, and skilled nursing facilitie