Florida Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders (Nursing Home/Hospice)

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-FADRDNHH

Hours: 3

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe successful strategies when assisting with activities of daily living.
Discuss how to identify the meaning of behaviors.
Identify at least three person-centered strategies used to address behaviors.
Identify at least two strategies to create meaningful and engaging activities.
Discuss the use of different types of activities for a person with dementia.
Describe at least two common issues that family members of people with dementia encounter.
Identify at least three strategies to create a safe environment for persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe the benefits of structured environments and routines in the care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss the basic principles of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.

Outline:
Part 1

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Strategies for ADL Care

What are ADLs?

Functional Abilities by Stage

ADL Strategies

Review

Bathing

Dressing

Grooming

Eating and Drinking

Toileting

Mobility

Review

Summary

Section 3: Addressing Behaviors

The Meaning of Behaviors

Problem-Solving

What Can You Do?

Review

Common Behaviors

Using Physical and Chemical Restraints

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Part 2

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Meaningful Activities

Psychosocial Needs

What is an Activity?

Meaningful Activities

Successful Activities

Person-Centered Care

Approach is Important

Individual or Group Activities

Review

Summary

Section 3: Different Types of Activities

Reminiscing Activities

Leisure Activities

Social Activities

Exercise

Sensory Involvement

Productive and Self-Care Activities

Review

Summary

Section 4: Family Issues and Concerns

What’s Next?

Planning Ahead

Behavior Changes

Caregiver Strain

A New Home

End-of-Life Care

A Long Goodbye

Meet Ann

Grief Process

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Part 3

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Home Safe Home

Nora

Safe and Secure Environment

What is a Hazard?

Review

Summary

Section 3: Structure and Routine Matters

Benefits of a Structured Environment

Routines and Schedules

Therapeutic Environment

Review

Summary

Section 4: Back to the Basics

Tom and Sarah

Person-Centered Care

Staff Approach

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN

Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.

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.