Communication and People with Dementia

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-COMMPD

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Give two examples of common communication changes people with dementia exhibit.
Describe how knowing the person with dementia as an individual, not as a disease, promotes effective communication.
Describe the techniques for communicating more effectively with people with dementia.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Understanding the Person with Dementia

A Conversation Between Colleagues

Know the Person as an Individual

Mrs. Jones as an Individual

Early Stage Patterns

Middle Stage Patterns

Late Stage Patterns

Visual and Hearing Impairments

Review

Summary

Section 3: What Is the Person Trying to Communicate

Tuning In to Mrs. Jones

Behavior Is Communication

The Role of the Environment

Factors Affecting Mrs. Jones' Behaviors

The Role of Internal Factors

Other Physiological Causes

Putting on Your Detective Hat

Start by Being Courteous

Basic Guidelines

Build Confidence

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; 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.