Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ACWP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Understand why activities are important to individuals with Alzheimer's.
Identify the four areas of activities.
Utilize different methods of communication to better interact with the people in your care who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Outline:
1. Maria’s Story: Activities
a. Caregiver relationship and quality of life
2. Activities are…
a. Define activities for people with dementias
3. Susan’s story
a. Using personal care tasks as fun activities
i. Hair and nail care
ii. Preparing for meals (setting the table)
4. The “whys” of Activities in caregiving
a. Activities are important
i. Giving a sense of purpose
ii. Stimulating mental function
iii. Better sleep at night
5. The Serper Method
a. Repeat instructions as much as possible
6. Four areas of activities
a. Social
b. Spiritual
c. Mental
d. Physical
Instructor: Sharon K. Brothers, MSW
Sharon Brothers, MSW, has an advanced degree in social work and over 30 years' experience as an owner, operator and educator in senior care. She has been a developer, owner and operator of dementia care assisted living communities and has deep expertise as an educator for all levels of staff within the care profession. Sharon is currently the founder and CEO of the Institute for Professional Care Education and is a national speaker and advocate for quality education within senior care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.