Alzheimers Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Course overview

Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to Discuss normal aging versus Alzheimers Disease Knowledge of statistics in the United States and worldwide for Alzheimers disease Identify the stages of AD Knowledge of risk factors associated with AD Identify different types of memory Identity criteria for making a diagnosis of AD Discuss functional assessments Knowledge of mental status exams and neuropsychological exams Knowledge of the way Toto reduce the risk of injury for people with AD Identify nursing and caregiver interventions with people who have AD Identify effective communication techniques for cognitive impaired people Knowledge of medication to treat AD Knowledge of alternative treatment for AD Discuss early detection of AD Discuss lifestyle measures people can take to prevent AD.