Dementia Care: Performing ADLs

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DCADL

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2026

Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between the levels of functional ability in persons with cognitive impairment.
Describe the guidelines for assisting with activities of daily living.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Functional Ability

Cognitive Impairment

Mild Impairment

Moderate Impairment

Severe Impairment

Review

Summary

Section 3: Assisting with ADLs

What are ADLs?

General Guidelines

Hand-Under-Hand Technique

Guidelines for Bathing

Guidelines for Dressing/Grooming

Guidelines for Eating

Guidelines for Mobility

Guidelines for Rest and Sleep

Communication

Responding to Resistance

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

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.

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