ALZHEIMERS DISEASE: UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY

Course overview

Course Description: This course on Alzheimer's Disease is based on a publication by the National Institute on Aging; a division of the National Institutes of Health. The publication can also be found on the National Institute of Aging website. This article describes Alzheimer's Disease by reviewing the functions of a healthy brain, and then discussing the effects that Alzheimer's Disease has on the brain. It goes on to discuss symptoms, types, and treatments of this disease. This is a wonderfully written article. The authors take very complex subject material and simplify it with the aid of stunning visual graphics. This publication is an excellent article for the mental health professional, especially those who work with the elderly. It provides the practitioner with a great deal of much needed information. The course is targeted for beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners. Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with an overview of Alzheimer's Disease. Specifically, a professional will: Identify the functions of a healthy brain Describe the effects of Alzheimer's Disease on the brain Demonstrate knowledge of the diagnosis and symptom management for Alzheimer's Disease. Come visit us on the web at www.ce-classes.com