MEM504 - Dementia Training: Philosophy of Care, Family & Staff Issues (1.0 HR)
All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their knowledge and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
Purpose: All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their knowledge and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
Objectives:
- Explain the importance of the philosophy of care, physical environment (indoor and outdoor), security, and safety in care of the person with dementia;
- Describe the importance of schedules and routines and your role as a caregiver;
- Describe issues and concerns of family members of a person with AD as well as the grief process and the ongoing losses that occur as the disease progresses;
- Discuss strategies for assisting family members to be involved with persons in dementia care programs;
- Describe causes of stress for the caregiver and discuss strategies and techniques for managing stress.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.