ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS. 6 UNITS

Course overview

This course provides readers with the knowledge, skills, techniques, and strategies to care on a daily basis for family members and residents who have Alzheimer¿s disease or a related type of dementia, whether in the home, adult day care, or in an institutional setting such as a nursing home. *Describe three differences between Alzheimer¿s dementia and non-Alzheimer¿s dementia. *State the three National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association stages of dementia. *Identify three barriers that may contribute to a missed or delayed diagnosis of dementia. *In terms of onset, cause, and duration, distinguish among dementia, delirium, and depression. Learning Objectives *List three common behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. *Identify five other common behaviors often attributed to dementia. *Explain the action of the two main classes of medications prescribed for Alzheimer¿s disease. *State three ways in which dementia affects a person¿s ability to complete activities of daily living. *Describe three ways in which exercise appears to positively impact in people with dementia. *Relate the three components that should be part of any activities program for anyone with dementia. *Discuss three ways in which stress can affect a caregiver¿s quality of life.