Florida Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias for Home Health (335)

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Florida Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias for Home Health (335)—Course Summary

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Source: National Institute on Aging.

Florida DOEA Approval: This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, curriculum approval #HH AD 10223 through June 27, 2026.

Certified Trainer: The author is certified as an ADRD trainer by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is available via e-mail at Lauren@ATrainCeu.com or by phone Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) at 707 459 3475.

Overview: This course provides home health staff with the skills, techniques, and strategies to care on a daily basis for clients with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. It compares Alzheimer’s disease to other types of dementia, provides techniques for verbal and non-verbal communication, discusses symptoms seen at each stage of dementia, relates techniques intended to promote independence in activities of daily living, and provides information about how to work with family members and caregivers of people with dementia.

Criteria for Successful Completion

Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.

Instructional Level

Introductory

Conflict of Interest / Commercial Support Disclosure

The planners and authors of this learning activity have declared no conflicts of interest, vested interest, or financial relationship that may influence the content of this activity. All information is provided fairly and without bias.

ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation, or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.

Target Audience

All those required to complete training in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias for the home health setting by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Learning Objectives

When you finish this course, you will be able to*:

  1. State 3 differences between dementia and age-related changes in cognition.
  2. Describe one technique each for improving verbal, non-verbal, and non-responsive communication in those with dementia.
  3. Describe one symptom or behavior change you might see during each stage of dementia.
  4. Relate 3 techniques for promoting independence in activities of daily living.
  5. For each stage of dementia, relate one concern or issue you might encounter with family members and caregivers.

*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
06/25/2022
Course expires: 
06/27/2026
Cost:
$19.00
Rating: 
0

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Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT

This course is approved by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, curriculum approval #HH AD 10223 through June 27, 2026.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$19.00
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