Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia for Social Work

Course overview

As the number of older adults with dementia continues to skyrocket, every health care professional needs accurate, up-to-date knowledge of these conditions, their prevention, and possible treatments. This course discusses essential aspects of the diagnosis, assessment, and interventions of Alzheimer s disease and the syndromes of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. It reviews the diagnostic criteria from the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's Association, and the DSM-5 and provides a broad range of treatment options, including psychosocial, educational, and lifestyle interventions. To learn about our unlimited plans visit ce4less.com