DIAGNOSIS AND THE CAREGIVERS ROLE

Course overview

This course outlines the final process of diagnosing Alzheimer?s and focuses on the caregiver?s role in the life of a person with the disease. This course also shows how the brain develops and deteriorates in a person with Alzheimer's disease. By shifting from the family?s story and discussing the specific role of the caregiver, this course describes the best way to provide for a person with dementia while maintaining their personal identity and dignity After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: identify additional early signs of Alzheimer's; understand diagnosis and treatment options; employ methods to treat the patient emotionally.