Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DCALZNC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the nutritional challenges associated with Alzheimer’s.
Recall the various nutritional screening tools used for older adults and the concepts behind nutritional assessments.
Choose the appropriate interventions to help the person with Alzheimer's meet their nutritional needs.
Outline:
Alzheimer’s: Risk for Nutritional Deficiencies
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
Nutritional Challenges
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Nutrition Screening
Nutrition Risk Screening
Nutritional Assessment
Laboratory Markers
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Appropriate Interventions
Interprofessional Team Approach
Nutritional Interventions
Medication Assisted Weight Gain
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dietitians; Nurses; 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.