FRONTOTEMPORAL DISORDERS

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based on an article published by the National Institute of Aging: a division of the National Institute of Health. The publication can also be found on the National Institute of Aging website. The publication describes in detail the basics of Frontotemporal Disorders as well as the types of Frontotemporal Disorders that are common. The article goes to describe the causes of these disorders as well as a brief primer on symptoms and diagnosis. Treatment and management of the Frontotemporal Disorders is reviewed as well as some practical information for caregivers of people with a Frontotemporal Disorder. Useful and practical resources are provided at the end of the article which will be helpful for any clinician treating caregivers of or clients with Frontotemporal Disorders. This is a wonderfully written article. The authors take complex subject material and simplify it with the aid of visual graphics that serve to aid the reader in understanding the material. This course is an excellent reference for nurses and the mental health professional that works with the elderly. Nurses, social workers, psychologists, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course on Frontotemporal Disorders. This course may also be helpful for dieticians and nutritionists who work with geriatric or elderly clients. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their clinical skills with a geriatric or aging client population. Author: National Institute on Aging Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding Frontotemporal Disorders. Specifically, a professional will: Identify the causes and types of Frontotemporal Disorders Recognize the most common symptoms of Frontotemporal Disorders Distinguish the essential elements in the treatment and management of Frontotemporal Disorders Citation: The National Institute on Aging, A division of the National Institutes of Health. (2010). Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families and Caregivers. visit us online at ce-classes.com for unlimited online ceus