Explores the latest findings on how to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, how to detect warning signs and symptoms, and how to assess the appropriate treatment and care for the Alzheimer’s patient.
Certified for RNs, LVNs, SWs, CCMs, ACMs, PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and LPCs in Texas
Certified for RNs, CCMs, and ACMs in all states
Content Level: Intermediate
About the author:
Robyn Horn has her Master’s degree in Long-Term Care Administration from the University of North Texas as well as an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She served as a licensed nursing home administrator for 13 years which included two years at an Alzheimer’s assisted living facility. Robyn has facilitated several caregiver support groups in both facility and community settings. She is also Author of the book, “Transforming the Mundane into Sacred: Spirituality in Caregiving for the Elderly.”
Objectives:
- Cite national statistics related to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
- Identify strategies for the prevention of AD
- Describe signs and/or symptoms of AD
- Outline different treatment options for AD
Course Outline:
1)Â Learning outcomes and introduction
2) Review statistics and risk factors of Alzheimer’s Disease
3) Explore strategies and key lifestyle habits to implement to help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, including exercise
4) Analyze ways in which a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
5) Conclusion/Evaluate various treatment options for those with Alzheimer’s Disease
This course is in a written format, and your certificate will be available for download immediately after successful completion of the post-test and evaluation. A score of 80% or greater is required to pass, and you may re-take the post-test if needed.
Nurses – HIS Cornerstone is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002094
Social Workers: Meets the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council’s CE criteria for 1.0 contact hour.
Physical Therapists/PTAs: This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
Occupational Therapists/OTAs: The TOTA Continuing Education Review Committee has approved this course for the following continuing education units (CEUs): 1 contact hour / 1.0 CEUs of OT Education. Expires 5/1/2025
ACMA and CCMC Case Managers: This program fits the description of an ACMA approved CE because it has been awarded contact hour(s) by H.I.S. Cornerstone, a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association. As of July 1, 2020 CCMC recognizes ACMA’s continuing education offerings to meet the requirements of the Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential. This is NOT a CCMC-approved ethics CE.
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