Instructors:
Jennifer Kaminsky LCSW, MBA
Earn .3 AOTA CEU (3.75 NBCOT PDU/3 contact hours)
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Description:
Dementia is a broad category of diseases that affects the brain and its ability to think and remember. This course is designed to explore the variety of disorders that comprise dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Causes, risk factors, stages of memory loss and therapeutic tools will be explored. The learner will increase skills and knowledge regarding Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders, as well as how to support family/friends in their role as caregiver. This course is intended for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants as well as other health care professionals.
Objectives:
· Describe the difference between dementia disorders and Alzheimer's disease.
· Identify related dementia disorders
· Identify secondary causes and risk factors of dementia and related disorders
· Determine the stages of Alzheimer’s
· Differentiate between normal aging and Alzheimer's disease
· Identify therapeutic approaches and communication tools
· Explain behavioral changes in Alzheimer's patients
· Identify signs and symptoms of caregiver fatigue
· Identify the signs and symptoms of abuse
Course level:
Introductory
Domain of OT
Client Factors, Performance Skills, Performance Patterns
Target Audience:
Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
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