Florida Assisted Living Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Level II

Course overview

The personality and behavioral changes that are commonly seen with Alzheimers disease can be challenging for caregivers. Choosing the appropriate response for the behavior involves using person-centered care strategies. The first part of this course describes the activities of daily living, or ADL, changes in each stage of Alzheimers disease. It also discusses strategies to use to help the person complete their ADLs. The second part of this course explains the meaning behind behaviors and how to manage them. It also identifies strategies for managing caregiver stress. The third part of this course discusses the different medical conditions related to Alzheimers disease and strategies to improve nutrition and hydration. It also discusses end-of-life care for those with Alzheimers disease. The last part of this course describes how to create engaging activities for people with dementia. It also identifies how activities benefit people with Alzheimers disease.