Adjusting for Alzheimer's: Chiropractic Adaptations for Safe and Dignified Care

Course overview

This course explores what chiropractors need to know and do differently when caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease across all stages of cognitive decline. Participants learn how to adapt communication, obtain informed consent, and involve caregivers meaningfully in the treatment process. The course also covers fall risk assessment, table positioning modifications, behavioral pain evaluation, and the treatment considerations associated with common medications used in this population.