Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Level II Training

Course overview

Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistants •Osteopathic Physicians •Nursing Home Administrators •Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors •Council of Dietetics and Nutrition •Dentistry •Massage Therapy Every three years this curriculum is reviewed and updated to maintain the most current and relevant educational information. The review process sustains the curriculum's significance and freshness. "Level I" and "Level II" Training (4 hours each) include the following, and more: •Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders •Characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease •Communicating with persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders •Environmental triggers •Ethical issues surrounding the care and treatment of people with Alzheimer's disease. •Nutrition and hydration •Behavior management •Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) •Therapeutic activities •Family Issues •Stress management for caregivers •Medical information regarding Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders •Current treatments and research