Alzheimer And Dementia

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of Alzheimers disease, the brain and behavioral changes, management, stages and treatment of Alzheimers disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications and various support / resources that are available to the affected individual and family. At the conclusion of the course the student will be able to: 1.Define the pathophysiology of Alzheimers disease 2.Discuss the theories of what causes Alzheimer¿s disease. 3.Describe characteristics of early to late onset Alzheimer¿s disease. 4.Describe the signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer¿s disease. 5.Describe the 7 stages of Alzheimer¿s disease. 6.Explain changes that occur within the brain as Alzheimer¿s disease progress 7.Describe behavioral changes experienced by patients with Alzheimer¿s disease. 8.Describe some techniques used to manage behavioral symptoms. 9.Discuss diagnostic tests involved in the process of the disease 10.Discuss medications used in the treatment of Alzheimer disease. 11.Discuss services, support groups, research centers and publications that are available regarding Alzheimer¿s disease.