The goal of this course is to help healthcare professionals learn about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – common signs, classifications, causes, criteria for a diagnosis, treatment choices, end-of-life issues and how to care for a person with dementia.
Course Publication Date:
May 19, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | PHD121019 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Psychiatric & Mental Health
Community & Home Health
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Professional Issues
Oregon AFH / AMH / APD / DD
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Learning Objectives
Discuss the risk factors for Alzheimer’s dementia.
Name three common signs of dementia.
List three classifications of dementia.
Discuss three causes dementia.
State two generally accepted criteria for the diagnosis of dementia.
Describe caring for a demented person.
Identify common treatment choices.
Describe some end-of-life issues.