Description
Alzheimer's Disease (AD), the most common of the dementias, is a progressive brain disorder that occurs gradually and results in irreversible memory loss, unusual behavior changes, personality changes, and a decline in thinking abilities. This clinical practice guideline provides care recommendations for AD management. The guideline assumes that a proper diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease has been made using reliable and valid diagnostic techniques. Guideline topics include assessment, treatment, patient and caregiver education and support, and legal considerations. The course is presented in a PDF format only.
Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses.
This CE program is designated as intermediate.
Format: Asynchronous, reading-based distance learning. Non-interactive.
Content Category: Clinical
Note: Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Management is not available for CE credit for counselors in Ohio.
There are no known conflicts of interest or commercial support to disclose.
Author Bio
Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Management 2008
Executive Committee:
DEBRA CHERRY, PHD (Co-Director)
Alzheimer's Association, Calif. Southland
FREDDI SEGAL-GIDAN, PA, PHD (Co-Director)
USC ADRC & USC/Rancho Los Amigos ARCC
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CE Approvals
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Learning Objectives
Upon completing this program, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate how to assess and monitor changes in daily functioning and cognitive status of Alzheimer's
Disease patients;
- Show how to treat behavioral symptoms;
- Plan patient and caregiver education and support; and
- Discuss end-of-life care decisions.
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