Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Supporting Families - Home Health

Course overview

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) affects not only the person living with the disease but also the family members who help care for them. In the home setting, family members often play an important role in supporting daily activities, making care decisions, and adapting to changes as the disease progresses. As a home health care worker, you may interact closely with family members and caregivers. Understanding their experiences, concerns, and support needs can help you improve the care provided. By working together, caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals can help promote safety, comfort, dignity, and quality of life for the person living with ADRD. The goal of this course is to help staff working in home health settings provide supportive, person-centered care to individuals living with ADRD.