The purpose of this course is to educate the nurse with new information regarding diagnosis, treatment interventions and general understanding of the disease process. The goal is to assist healthcare professionals in caring for every aspect of those patients afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease.
Course Publication Date:
March 07, 2018
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Cohen RN.C,BS |
| Course No: | AD022518 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Psychiatric & Mental Health
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Learning Objectives
- Contrast dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- List causes and risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease
- Describe changes that occur in the brain as a result of Alzheimer’s disease
- List two ways in which Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed
- Discuss the stages of Alzheimer’s disease