Over 50 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and that number is forecasted to triple by 2050. Dementia is a global crisis. A staggering percentage of the people served in Long Term Care facilities have some form of cognitive impairment. Therefore, it’s imperative that Healthcare Leaders and teams are skilled in this area.
We are excited to provide this training, which will give you an even greater understanding of cognitive decline and dementia so that you and your team can provide better care for your clients.
This training is designed for Administrators, Managers, and Health Care Professionals in Long Term Care Facilities.
*Continuing Education Requirements for Long Term Care Administrators*
Licensees must obtain 20 hours of approved education for renewal each year. Up to 10 of the 20 hours may be obtained through internet or self-study courses, and up to 10 continuing education hours in excess of the number required may be transferred or credited to the next renewal year.
Effective December 21, 2022, at least two hours of continuing education for each renewal year shall relate to the care of residents with mental or cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Objectives:
1. Define Dementia & Cognitive decline
2. Identify types and causes of dementia.
3. Identify how Alzheimer’s disease differs from other types of dementia.
4. Describe the Global Deterioration Scale.
5. Identify special care needs of the client with dementia
6. List 7 behavior problems that are common in the resident with dementia.
7. Identify effective strategies for managing common behaviors in dementia.
8. Identify effective strategies for preventing aggressive behavior during
caregiving.
9. Discuss non pharmacologic interventions used to treat cognitive impairment.
10. Explain special communication skills which facilitate care of the client with
dementia.
11. List three strategies for reducing caregiver stress.
NAB/NCERS Approved for 5 CEU’s
Instructor: Temika N. Younger, RN MSN-Ed
