Alzheimer’s Disease – 4 Hours

Description

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a common form of dementia among older individuals. It has a significant impact on families, the healthcare system, and society. The purpose of this course is to prepare healthcare professionals to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions to persons with AD, their family members, and their caregivers. The course provides a contemporary review of the diagnosis, treatment, interdisciplinary care planning, and rehabilitation strategies in the management of patients with AD.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Discuss the pathophysiological changes in the brain related to Alzheimer’s disease.
• Discuss the most common signs and symptoms of the three stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Explain the benefits of early screening and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Determine the most common tests or early screening tools for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
• Describe risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and differentiate it from dementia.
• Discuss strategies for assisting with activities of daily living at the various stages of Alzheimer’s, including impaired communication, enhancing nutrition, and behavioral management skills.
• Describe interdisciplinary care planning in the treatment of Alzheimer’s.
• Describe the impact on family members, including the grief process, caregiver training, and dementia care programs.

Author:  Christine Church, M.S., OTR/L,  Elizabeth Anderson, MPT, MPH 

Contact Hours: 4 Hours / 4 PDR

Cost: $25 / Participant

Teaching Method: Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

Course Completion Certificate: A Printable (pdf) Certificate By Email

Cancellation / Refund Policy: By completing your purchase from Biologix Solutions LLC, you agree that you are purchasing digital, non-tangible product/service/training courses and, as such, are not entitled to a refund once accessed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by phone or email before purchasing the online course.

Approvals: State Board of Physical Therapy & American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) State Chapters Approved. Please visit the accreditation section for the full list: Click Here