Care of Residents With Dementia In AL

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CCIAL

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe dementia and at least three causes of dementia.
Describe the three stages of dementia.
Describe the effect dementia can have on residents’ loved ones.
Explain at least three ways you can help residents reach their highest potential with daily activities by using person-centered care.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Dementia

What is Dementia?

Alzheimer’s Disease

Risk Factors

Causes of Dementia

Dementia Versus Normal Aging

Review

Summary

Section 3: Stages and Behaviors

Changes

Early Stage

Middle Stage

Late Stage

Common Behaviors

Agitation

Confusion

Depression

Suspicion

Hallucinations

Sleep and Sundowning

Repetition

Wandering

Review

Summary

Section 4: Loved Ones and Person-Centered Care

Secondary Victims

Emotional Reactions

Support for Loved Ones

Person-Centered Care

Communication

The BIG “Don’ts”

General Tips for Undesired Behaviors

Tips for Managing Specific Behaviors

Restraints

The Environment and Dementia-Driven Behavior

ADL Care

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C) and is a Curriculum Designer in post-acute care for Relias. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.”

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.