Ethical Considerations in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Through the Progression
Providing ethical care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia means more than following tasks—it means making thoughtful decisions when situations are unclear or emotionally charged. This course explores the core ethical principles that support person-centered care, including dignity, autonomy, and safety.
Caregivers will learn how to respond to changes in capacity, support informed consent, and work collaboratively with families and healthcare professionals when values or decisions conflict. The course also reviews professional boundaries, privacy rights, and steps to take when there are concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Through real-world examples and clear guidance, caregivers will gain tools to protect client rights while delivering respectful, ethical support.
30 Min Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Define ethics in the context of Alzheimer's and dementia care and explain its role in person-centered support.
- Recognize capacity-related challenges and how they evolve through the progression and different stages of dementia.
- Understand informed consent and substitute decision-making for individuals who may need assistance making decisions or fluctuating have capacity.
- Respect client autonomy and dignity while balancing safety and well-being.
- Identify common ethical dilemmas in dementia care and apply decision-making frameworks.
- Recognize and respond to signs of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Work collaboratively with families and healthcare professionals to navigate complex care decisions.
- Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to capacity, advance directives, and healthcare proxies.
- Ensure confidentiality and respect privacy when handling sensitive client information.
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)
