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Florida-Approved Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Complete Training Program
Price : $525.00
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
This specialized curriculum, created by SeniorLivingU, is approved* by the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) through the University of South Florida Training Academy and can be used across the nation for Alzheimer’s and dementia training. SeniorLivingU’s curriculum is an eight-hour course covering Level I and Level II (four hours each).
Comprised of three (3) participant manuals, an instructor’s guide, and SLU’s four (4) Alzheimer’s DVDs; Communicating with Residents Who Have Alzheimer’s Disease; Wandering: Resisting Care; and Agitation- caregivers will learn essential techniques for reducing factors which lead to care resistance in those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Some other topics addressed in the course include establishing trust and using compassionate solutions to respond to resident behaviors. Also included is a PDF copy of all of the “Check Your Understanding” tests and answer key available for immediate download.
*For trainers using this curriculum in Florida, please note this course expired on January 21, 2021.
See Table of Contents below.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ……………………… 1
Learning Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
What Is Dementia? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
About Reversible Symptoms of Dementia …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
The Dementia Brain Is Different…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
Neurofibrillary Tangles and Amyloid Plaques ………………………………………………………………………………………..13
The Most Common Cause of Dementia — Alzheimer’s Disease …………………………………………………………. 14
Alzheimer’s Disease: Commonly Asked Questions ………………………………………………………………………………..15
CHAPTER 2: CHAR ACTERISTICS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE…………………………………………………………………. 19
Learning Objectives ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21
Dementia: It’s Different for Each Person…………………………………………………………………………………………………..22
The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
Review: The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease………………………………………………………………………………………..29
Agnosia: A Difficult Symptom………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31
Check Your Understanding……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..33
CHAPTER 3: COMMUNICATING WITH RESIDENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ………………………….35
Learning Objectives ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34
The Effects of Dementia on Communication……………………………………………………………………………………………35
Damage to the Brain………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36
Communication with Residents Who Have Dementia …………………………………………………………………………..37
Verbal Communication Skills …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38
Strategies for Improving Your Verbal Communication Skills…………………………………………………………39
Sensory System Changes Affect Communication Skills for Residents with Alzheimer’s Disease…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44
Non‐Verbal Communication Skills ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….46
Non‐Verbal Communication for Residents with Dementia…………………………………………………………….. 47
10 Strategies for Improving Non‐Verbal Communication Skills …………………………………………………… 47
Validation® Method and Its Use in Communicating with Residents with Alzheimer’s Disease…….53
Memory Loss and Confusion—Using Validation®……………………………………………………………………………53
Avoid These Communication Pitfalls……………………………………………………………………………………………………55
Strategies for Communicating with Residents Who Are………………………………………………………………………56
Non‐Communicative or Non‐Responsive………………………………………………………………………………………………….56
An Additional Resource …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..56
DVD: “Communicating with Residents Who Have Alzheimer’s Disease”…………………………………….56
Check Your Understanding……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..57
CHAPTER 4: FAMILY ISSUES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….59
Learning Objectives ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………60
Who Are the Family Members of Assisted Living Residents? …………………………………………………………….. 61
Be Prepared to Meet New Residents and Their Families ……………………………………………………………………..62
What Can You Do to Help ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..62
Family Members Experience Stress …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..64
Interacting with Frustrated Family Members …………………………………………………………………………………..65
Strategies for Assisting Frustrated Family Members………………………………………………………………………65
When Frustration Builds ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..66
How Can I Help Family Members Who Are Experiencing Stress? …………………………………………………67
Strategies for Involving Family Members ………………………………………………………………………………………………..68
Involving Families Who Do Not Live in Your Area ……………………………………………………………………………70
Grief and Loss………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….71
Coping With the Losses Caused By Dementia ……………………………………………………………………………………71
The Five Stages of Grief and Mourning………………………………………………………………………………………………..72
Attitudes Toward Loss and Death………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 74
Caregiver Response and Support in Each of the Five Stages ………………………………………………………….75
Check Your Understanding…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 76
CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT FOR
RESIDENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE…………………………………………………………………………………………………..77
Learning Objectives ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………79
Structure and Routine…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..80
Dementia‐Capable Caregivers Must Be CREATIVE ………………………………………………………………………………..81
The Assisted Living Environment and Dementia …………………………………………………………………………………..82
Using Outdoor Space ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..83
Resident Security: A Specialized Dementia Care Program in Assisted Living ……………………………….84
The Resident’s Right to a Safe Environment ………………………………………………………………………………………85
Three Common Causes of Resident Incidents…………………………………………………………………………………….85
Play it Safe: Form a Safety Committee ………………………………………………………………………………………………………89
Monthly Safety Rounds……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………89
Incident Reports – Tracking and Trending ………………………………………………………………………………………………94
Using the Analysis to Improve Safety ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….94
Check Your Understanding……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..95
CHAPTER 6: ETHICAL ISSUES AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE …………………………………………………………………..97
Learning Objectives ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………98
The Philosophy of Assisted Living……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..99
What Does It Mean to Encourage Independence? …………………………………………………………………………. 100
What Does It Mean to Maintain Dignity?…………………………………………………………………………………………. 102
What Does It Mean to Promote Individuality?……………………………………………………………………………….. 104
Ethical Principles of Care …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 105
ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CARE: FLORIDA EDITION LEVEL TWO…………………………………………………. 109
CHAPTER 1: BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 111
Learning Objectives …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 112
Assessment: Problem‐solving Approach to Challenging Behaviors……………………………………………….. 113
Common Causes of Individual Problems ………………………………………………………………………………………… 114
What About the Caregiver …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 115
Challenging Behaviors Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease …………………………………………………………. 117
- 1. Thought Disturbances ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 118
- 2. Emotional Difficulties………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 121
An Additional Resource DVD: “Agitation…It’s A Sign” ………………………………………………………………….. 122
- 3. Functional – Behavioral Problems………………………………………………………………………………………………… 123
Defining the Problem……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 127
Strategies and Techniques for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors ……………………………………………… 128
Three Strategies for Changing a Resident’s Behavior…………………………………………………………………… 128
You Can Change the Environment …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 132
Helpful Suggestions ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 134
Solutions for Difficult Behaviors ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 136
When a Resident Wanders………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 138
An Additional Resource DVD: “Wandering…Is It A Problem?” …………………………………………………… 139
Handling Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors……………………………………………………………………………………………. 140
The Right to Be Free From Restraints or Seclusion……………………………………………………………………………. 141
Diversional Activities as an Alternative to Restraints …………………………………………………………………. 142
Suggestions for Diversional Activities ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 143
Check Your Understanding………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 144
CHAPTER 2: ASSISTANCE WITH ADLS FOR RESIDENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ……………… 145
Learning Objectives …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 146
Using Personal Care Strategies to Manage Resistance To Care……………………………………………………….. 147
Assisting with ADLs for Residents with Alzheimer’s Disease …………………………………………………………. 148
Another Resource DVD: Resisting Care…Putting Yourself in Their Shoes ……………………………… 156
Check Your Understanding………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 157
CHAPTER 3: ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ………………………………………. 159
Learning Objectives …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 160
The Purpose of Activities………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 161
The Value of Activities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 162
The Therapeutic Nature of Activities …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 162
Anything Can Be a Great Activity ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 164
What Activities Should Not Be …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 165
Small Groups for the Memory‐Impaired ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 166
Individual Activities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 168
Stage‐Related Activities ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 169
Listening to Meet the Residents’ Needs ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 172
Check Your Understanding………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 173
CHAPTER 4: STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR THE CAREGIVER ……………………………………………………………….. 175
Learning Objectives …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 176
Taking Care of Yourself ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 177
About Self‐Care ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 178
Examples of Self‐Care …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 179
Five Things to Do for Yourself ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 180
What Happens If You Do Not Take Care of Yourself ?…………………………………………………………………….. 184
Check Your Understanding ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 185
CHAPTER 5: MEDICAL INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 187
Learning Objectives …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 188
Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias ………………………………………………………… 189
Treating Behavioral Symptoms ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 191
Medication and Its Effects ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 195
The Importance of Good Nutrition …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 196
Observing, Encouraging, Reporting, and Suggesting ………………………………………………………………………… 197
The Importance of Drinking Fluids………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 199
Water as a Nutrient……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 199
What Does Hydration and Dehydration Look Like? ……………………………………………………………………… 201
Your Role in Resident Fluid Intake ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 202
Observing, Encouraging, Reporting, and Suggesting …………………………………………………………………… 202
Check Your Understanding………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 204
ANSWER KEYS FOR THE “CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING” REVIEWS ……………………………………………. 205
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