ALZHEIMERS AND DEMENTIA: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Course overview

This course describes the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer?s disease and how it affects the individual as well as friends and family. Using the story of a mother and son, this course gives a personal perspective on this very personal disease. Included is a brief discussion of memory tools that can be effective in helping people with memory loss accomplish day-to-day activities. After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: demonstrate a basic knowledge of Alzheimer's and how it affects the brain; utilize memory-building tools; recognize signs of serious memory problems; identify problems that can cause memory loss.