Florida: Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias for Hospice, 3 units (373)

Course overview

This FL DOEA-approved course provides information about older adults living with Alzheimers disease and other types of dementia who are enrolled in hospice. It discusses symptoms and behaviors that can arise in a person living with dementia and strategies for managing these behaviors. It outlines strategies for assisting someone with activities of daily living and describes best practices for individual and group activities. The course describes how stress can affect a caregivers life, strategies for managing stress, and how healthcare providers can recognize caregiver issues and concerns. It concludes with a description and a therapeutic environment, safety and security, and ethical issues faced by caregivers and providers working with clients living with dementia.