End of Life and Palliative Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Providing end-of-life and palliative care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia requires a compassionate and person-centered approach. This course equips caregivers with the essential knowledge and skills to support individuals and families during the final stages of dementia.
Caregivers will learn about palliative care principles, symptom management, emotional and psychosocial support, and ways to ensure dignity and comfort at the end of life. The course emphasizes effective communication, pain and distress recognition, and the importance of honoring individual preferences in care planning.
30 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define end-of-life and palliative care and explain their role in dementia support
- Recognize cognitive, emotional, and physical signs of late-stage Alzheimer's and dementia
- Identify common symptoms as individuals approach end of life
- Provide comfort care for pain, agitation, swallowing issues, and hygiene
- Support families and clients emotionally during this time
- Understand and respect advance directives and end-of-life preferences
Communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals
- Recognize when to escalate concerns or involve hospice
- Practice emotional self-care and maintain professional boundaries
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
