Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Care and Cognitive Health

Managing Challenges When Caring for Patients with Dementia

About this course

You will explore empathy with persons who are experiencing common challenges that develop from Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia:

Memory Loss and Confusion
Repetition
Emotions and Responses: Mad, Sad, Afraid
Wandering
Sundowning and Sleep Issues
Hallucinations
Suspicions and Delusions
Sexual Behaviors

Duration: 60 mins

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate empathy when supporting individuals with memory loss and confusion
Respond appropriately to repetitive behaviors and emotional expressions such as anger, sadness, or fear
Identify and manage common dementia-related behaviors, including wandering, sundowning, and sleep disturbances
Address hallucinations, delusions, suspicions, and inappropriate sexual behaviors with compassion and professionalism

This course includes

Audio Included
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks
Designed specifically for adult learners
Certificate of completion
Closed captions and audio included
100% online access
English