Florida Assisted Living Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Level II

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-FLADRD2-V2

Hours: 4

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Describe changes in ADL ability in each stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify at least two successful care strategies used for assisting a person with Alzheimer's disease with ADLs.
Discuss the concepts used to identify the meaning of behaviors.
Describe how person-centered strategies and techniques are used to address behaviors.
Identify at least three strategies to manage caregiver stress.
Discuss the impact of frequently occurring medical conditions and their symptoms in those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify at least two strategies to improve nutrition and hydration in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss end-of-life care for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss strategies to create meaningful and engaging activities for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Identify at least three benefits of activities for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe the use of different types of activities in the person with Alzheimer’s disease.

Outline:
Part 1

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: ADLs and Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

Meet Mary

Defining ADLs

Functions of the Brain and ADLs

The Early Stage

The Middle Stage

The Late Stage

Review

Summary

Section 3: ADL Care Strategies

Key to ADL Success!

General Guidelines

Communication

Review

Assistive Devices

Hand Under Hand Technique

Person-Centered Approach

Meet Amy

Responding to Resistance

Review

Summary

Section 4: Specific ADLs

Bathing

Dressing

Grooming

Eating

Review

Toileting

Meet Mr. Black

Incontinence

Mobility

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Part 2

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Recognizing the Meaning of Behaviors

Behavior Spectrum

Meaning of Behaviors

Person-Centered Care

Behavioral Triggers

Problem-Solving Approach

Review

Summary

Section 3: Strategies to Address Behaviors

Plan of Care

What Can You Do?

Communicating Better

Common Behaviors

Medications

Restraints

Caregiver Stress Strategies

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Part 3

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Medical Conditions Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

Pain

Identifying Pain

Managing Pain

Immobility

Pressure Injuries

Review

Falls

Sleep Disorders

Nutrition and Hydration

Aspiration

Constipation

Infections

Review

Summary

Section 3: Medications to Manage Alzheimer’s Disease

Medications

Review

Summary

Section 4: End-of-Life Care

What to Expect

Palliative vs. Hospice Care

Advance Directives

End-Of-Life Interventions

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Part 4

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Creating an Environment for Activities

Setting the Stage

Hazards

Benefits of a Structured Environment

Routines and Schedules

Therapeutic Environment

Positive Staff Approach

Review

Summary

Section 3: Meaningful and Engaging Activities

Jerrill

Activities and Psychosocial Needs

Benefits of Activities

Meaningful Activities

Review

Summary

Section 4: Activities For Everyone

So Many Choices

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN

Bobbi began her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and found her passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She received her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri and later obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.