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      ALZ 2. Alzheimer’s Disease And Related Disorders Professional Training

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      Deidra Shubert
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      Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation’s Dementia Specific Curriculum meets all Florida Department of Elder Affairs standards as required by Florida Statute 58A-5.0191.

      This training program has been approved by the Department of Elder Affairs for Nursing Homes, Hospice, and Adult Day Care (ADC AD 9782, 9813) until November 29, 2024.

      Curriculum includes narrated slides and brief “Check your knowledge” quizzes after each module.

      “ALZ2 Training” objectives:

      • Identify other conditions that may result in symptoms that mimic Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD)
      • Understand what is currently known about the causes of ADRD & how it is diagnosed
      • Understand how the disease progresses and its symptoms, behaviors & challenges associated with each stage
      • Identify & manage behaviors common to those living with ADRD
      • Provide personal care to persons living with ADRD guided by the principles of independence & dignity
      • Identify strategies for assisting the caregiver with ADLs
      • Help persons living with ADRD participate in group & individual activities that are positive & rewarding; identify & employ stress management techniques & activities
      • Understand the impact of ADRD on family members & implement strategies for involving family members in the program
      • Create an environment that is safe, secure & supportive for both the persons living with ADRD & the staff
      • Identify common ethical conflicts that may arise when caring for persons living with ADRD

      For course completion certificate, you must click “COMPLETE” on each slide AND pass the post-test with at least an 80%.

      For questions, be sure to utilize our live instructor located on the bottom right of the screen or click the “instructor” tab for additional contact methods. Available 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday.

       

      Course Features

      • Lectures 117
      • Quizzes 8
      • Duration 10 weeks
      • Skill level All levels
      • Students 50
      • Certificate Yes
      • Assessments Self
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    • ALZ 2. Alzheimer’s Disease And Related Disorders Professional Training
      • Introduction 3

        • Lecture1.1
          ALZ2. Slide 1. Introduction
        • Lecture1.2
          ALZ2. Slide 2. Objectives
        • Quiz1.1
          ALZ2 – Training for Professional Caregivers – Pre Test
          25 questions
      • Module 3: Behavior Presentations & Alternative Care Techniques 37

        • Lecture2.1
          ALZ2. Slide 3. Module 3: Behavior Presentations & Alternative Care Techniques
        • Lecture2.2
          ALZ2. Slide 4. Alzheimer’s is a Disease
        • Lecture2.3
          ALZ2. Slide 5. Reversible and/or Treatable Conditions that Mimic Symptoms of Dementia
        • Lecture2.4
          ALZ2. Slide 6. Progressive and/or Irreversible Causes of Dementia
        • Lecture2.5
          ALZ2. Slide 7. Diagnostic Techniques for Alzheimer’s Disease
        • Lecture2.6
          ALZ2. Slide 8. Solving the Puzzle
        • Lecture2.7
          ALZ2. Slide 9. Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
        • Lecture2.8
          ALZ2. Slide 10. Known Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease
        • Lecture2.9
          ALZ2. Slide 11. Risk Factors
        • Lecture2.10
          ALZ2. Slide 12. Modifiable Risk Factors
        • Lecture2.11
          ALZ2. Slide 13. Behavior is Communication
        • Lecture2.12
          ALZ2. Slide 14. Best Tools
        • Lecture2.13
          ALZ2. Slide 15. Responses to Avoid
        • Lecture2.14
          ALZ2. Slide 16. Communication Tips
        • Lecture2.15
          ALZ2. Slide 17. Potential Daily Behaviors
        • Lecture2.16
          ALZ2. Slide 18. Agitation & Aggression
        • Lecture2.17
          ALZ2. Slide 19 Boredom
        • Lecture2.18
          ALZ2. Slide 20. Catastrophic Reaction
        • Lecture2.19
          ALZ2. Slide 21. Resulting Behaviors
        • Lecture2.20
          ALZ2. Slide 22. Triggers
        • Lecture2.21
          ALZ2. Slide 23. Helpful Reactions
        • Lecture2.22
          ALZ2. Slide 24. Combative Behaviors
        • Lecture2.23
          ALZ2. Slide 25. The ABC Model of Behavior Management
        • Lecture2.24
          ALZ2. Slide 26. How to use ABC Model
        • Lecture2.25
          ALZ2. Slide 27. Practicing ABC Model
        • Lecture2.26
          ALZ2. Slide 28. Behavior Modification
        • Lecture2.27
          ALZ2. Slide 29. Challenging Behavior Presentations
        • Lecture2.28
          ALZ2. Slide 30. Consider Person’s Needs
        • Lecture2.29
          ALZ2. Slide 31. Sexual Activity
        • Lecture2.30
          ALZ2. Slide 32. Alternatives to Chemical & Physical Restraints
        • Lecture2.31
          ALZ2. Slide 33. Alternatives to Chemical & Physical Restraints
        • Lecture2.32
          ALZ2. Slide 34. Sundowning
        • Lecture2.33
          ALZ2. Slide 35. Helpful Suggestions for Sundowning
        • Lecture2.34
          ALZ2. Slide 36. Minimize Sundowner’s Syndrome
        • Lecture2.35
          ALZ2. Slide 37. Consider Sensory Impairments
        • Lecture2.36
          ALZ2. Slide 38. As a Last Resort
        • Quiz2.1
          ALZ2. Module 3. Check Your Knowledge
          5 questions
      • Module 4: Personal Care & Activities 25

        • Lecture3.1
          ALZ2. Slide 41. Module 4. Personal Care & Activities
        • Lecture3.2
          ALZ2. Slide 42. Activities of Daily Living (ADLS)
        • Lecture3.3
          ALZ2. Slide 43. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLS)
        • Lecture3.4
          ALZ2. Slide 44. General Tips for Assistance with ADLS
        • Lecture3.5
          ALZ2. Slide 45. Grooming
        • Lecture3.6
          ALZ2. Slide 46. Grooming
        • Lecture3.7
          ALZ2. Slide 47. Nutrition
        • Lecture3.8
          ALZ2. Slide 48. Bathing
        • Lecture3.9
          ALZ2. Slide 49. Dressing & Undressing
        • Lecture3.10
          ALZ2. Slide 50. Choosing Clothes
        • Lecture3.11
          ALZ2. Slide 51. Toileting & Incontinence
        • Lecture3.12
          ALZ2. Slide 52. Bowel Incontinence
        • Lecture3.13
          ALZ2. Slide 53. Sleep
        • Lecture3.14
          ALZ2. Slide 54. Guidance in the care of PLWD
        • Lecture3.15
          ALZ2. Slide 55. Activities & Engagement Strategies
        • Lecture3.16
          ALZ2. Slide 56. Activities & Engagement Strategies
        • Lecture3.17
          ALZ2. Slide 57. Activities & Engagement Strategies
        • Lecture3.18
          ALZ2. Slide 58. Activities & Engagement Strategies
        • Lecture3.19
          ALZ2. Slide 59. Activities & Engagement Strategies
        • Lecture3.20
          ALZ2. Slide 60. Activities & Engagement Strategies
        • Lecture3.21
          ALZ2. Slide 61. Examples of Individual Activities
        • Lecture3.22
          ALZ2. Slide 62. Examples of Group Activities
        • Lecture3.23
          ALZ2. Slide 63. Reminiscing
        • Lecture3.24
          ALZ2. Slide 64. General Activity Tips & Techniques
        • Quiz3.1
          ALZ2. Module 4. Check Your Knowledge
          5 questions
      • Module 5. Caregiver Stress & Family Concerns 19

        • Lecture4.1
          ALZ2. Slide 66. Module 5. Caregiver Stress & Family Concerns
        • Lecture4.2
          ALZ2. Slide 67. Causes of Caregiver Stress
        • Lecture4.3
          ALZ2. Slide 68. Signs of Caregiver Stress
        • Lecture4.4
          ALZ2. Slide 69. Education & Knowledge Leads to Better Coping Skills
        • Lecture4.5
          ALZ2. Slide 70. Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
        • Lecture4.6
          ALZ2. Slide 71. Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
        • Lecture4.7
          ALZ2. Slide 72. Stress Management for Professional Caregivers
        • Lecture4.8
          ALZ2. Slide 73. Stress Management for Professional Caregivers
        • Lecture4.9
          ALZ2. Slide 74. Family Issues & Feelings
        • Lecture4.10
          ALZ2. Slide 75. Five Ways Families Are Affected
        • Lecture4.11
          ALZ2. Slide 76. Family Concerns & Issues in Each Stage
        • Lecture4.12
          ALZ2. Slide 77. Family Concerns & Issues in Each Stage
        • Lecture4.13
          ALZ2. Slide 78. Family Concerns & Issues
        • Lecture4.14
          ALZ2. Slide 79. Five Stages of Grief
        • Lecture4.15
          ALZ2. Slide 80. Defense Mechanisms
        • Lecture4.16
          ALZ2. Slide 81. Techniques for After Grief
        • Lecture4.17
          ALZ2. Slide 82. Institutionalization
        • Lecture4.18
          ALZ2. Slide 83. Community Resources & Support Services
        • Quiz4.1
          ALZ2. Module 5: Check Your Knowledge
          5 questions
      • Module 6. Safety Issues 17

        • Lecture5.1
          ALZ2. Slide 85. Module 6. Maintaining a Therapeutic Environment
        • Lecture5.2
          ALZ2. Slide 86. Therapeutic Environment
        • Lecture5.3
          ALZ2. Slide 87. Person-Centered Philosophy of Care
        • Lecture5.4
          ALZ2. Slide 88. Maintaing a Therapeutic Physical Environment
        • Lecture5.5
          ALZ2. Slide 89. PLWD can go from
        • Lecture5.6
          ALZ2. Slide 90. Safe at Home & Elsewhere
        • Lecture5.7
          ALZ2. Slide 91. Driving
        • Lecture5.8
          ALZ2. Slide 92. Medications & Substances
        • Lecture5.9
          ALZ2. Slide 93. Falls
        • Lecture5.10
          ALZ2. Slide 94. Lighting & Reflections
        • Lecture5.11
          ALZ2. Slide 95. Wandering
        • Lecture5.12
          ALZ2. Slide 96. Identification
        • Lecture5.13
          ALZ2. Slide 97. Kitchen Care
        • Lecture5.14
          ALZ2. Slide 98. Microwave
        • Lecture5.15
          ALZ2. Slide 99. Bathroom
        • Lecture5.16
          ALZ2. Slide 100. Daily Routine
        • Quiz5.1
          ALZ2. Module 6. Check Your Knowledge
          5 questions
      • Module 7. Ethical Concerns & Case Studies 11

        • Lecture6.1
          ALZ2. Slide 102. Module 7. Ethical Concerns & Case Studies
        • Lecture6.2
          ALZ2. Slide 103. Autonomy
        • Lecture6.3
          ALZ2. Slide 104. Justice
        • Lecture6.4
          ALZ2. Slide 105. Beneficence
        • Lecture6.5
          ALZ2. Slide 106. Respect is Reciprocal
        • Lecture6.6
          ALZ2. Slide 107. When assisting with personal/medical care
        • Lecture6.7
          ALZ2. Slide 108. Use Empathy
        • Lecture6.8
          ALZ2. Slide 109. Case #1
        • Lecture6.9
          ALZ2. Slide 110. Case #2
        • Lecture6.10
          ALZ2. Slide 111. Case #3
        • Quiz6.1
          ALZ2. Module 7. Check Your Knowledge
          5 questions
      • Module 8. Continuum of Care 12

        • Lecture7.1
          ALZ2. Slide 113. Module 8. Continuum of Care
        • Lecture7.2
          ALZ2. Slide 114. Continuum of Care
        • Lecture7.3
          ALZ2. Slide 115. Continuum of Care
        • Lecture7.4
          ALZ2. Slide 116. Adult Day Services
        • Lecture7.5
          ALZ2. Slide 117. Adult Day Services
        • Lecture7.6
          ALZ2. Slide 118. Adult Day Services
        • Lecture7.7
          ALZ2. Slide 119. Adult Day Services
        • Lecture7.8
          ALZ2. Slide 120. Objectives of ADHC
        • Lecture7.9
          ALZ2. Slide 121. ADHC Goals
        • Lecture7.10
          ALZ2. Slide 122. ADHC Research
        • Quiz7.1
          ALZ2. Module 8. Check Your Knowledge
          4 questions
        • Lecture7.11
          ALZ2. Slide 124. References
      • ALZ2 Post Test 1

        • Quiz8.1
          ALZ2 – Training for Professional Caregivers – Post Test
          25 questionsFinal
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        Be sure to utilize “Got a question” feature on bottom right of screen or contact live trainer directly at: DShubert@brevardalz.org or 321-253-4430 ext 104.

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