Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders for Residential Care Providers

Course overview

Many individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia-Related disorders reside in nursing homes. It is of the utmost importance that caregivers have the skills to provide care for this unique population of those living with the disease. This course will teach caregivers about the progression of Alzheimer's and dementia disease, basic communication skills, management of problem behaviors, and useful communication strategies for persons living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Caregivers will also learn strategies and techniques for promotion of independence in activities of daily living, creation of a safe and secure environment, approaches to ethical conflicts, development of therapeutic activities, and skills for working with families. There is also an important discussion for the caregiver on the causes of stress in caregiving along with actions they can take immediately to prevent burnout. This course is intended for nursing home providers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, nurses, social workers, and others whose responsibilities require them to have direct contact with persons living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia-related disorders in home health, hospice, long-term care, and skilled nursing facilities.