This course provides a comprehensive discussion of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as we follow the story of Grace, a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who is being cared for by her daughter, Shelby. Tips for Managing Dementia Behaviors are taught in a realistic approach for home care and hospice situations. Promoting comfort and avoiding behavior triggers in patients diagnosed with these conditions is a key focus. Useful Tips for Effective Self Care are also applied for supporting not only loved ones caring for patients but also for use by home care and hospice professionals.

Define Alzheimer’s disease and how it may affect a person as they progress through the stages of the condition.
Identify at least 5 common triggers that may worsen behaviors in a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
Identify the Tips for Managing Dementia Behaviors to apply in everyday practice.
Describe at least 5 ways to promote comfort in a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
Discuss how to provide support to a loved one caring for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
Identify the Tips for Effective Self Care.