Managing Difficult Behaviors in Alzheimer's and Dementia - .25 Hours
Earns .25 Training Hours
This course is rooted in the understanding that most of the negative behaviors that a patient may manifest can be attributed to the disease progression and the impact it is having on the patient’s brain and emotions. Students will be provided with a toolkit of communication and care techniques that they can use when working with agitated patients and patients with advanced Alzheimer's or Dementia symptoms.
What you'll learn...
- What Triggers Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
- How To Provide Care For an Agitated Patient
- What Defines "Sundowning" and How to Mitigate its Effects
- The Causes of Repetitive Speech or Actions (Preservation)
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