HCAF: 2 Hour Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorder (2 SN, ST, OT, PT, CNA/HHA CEU)

Objective 1: Understand Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

Learn: Define dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and how ADRD differs from normal aging with clear examples.
Act: Identify signs of ADRD and recognize conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

Objective 2: Use effective communication techniques with ADRD patients.

Learn: Understand how ADRD affects a person's ability to communicate and comprehend information
Act: Apply proper verbal and non-verbal communication techniques that reduce confusion and build trust with ADRD patients.

Objective 3: Manage the challenging behaviors of ADRD patients.

Learn: Identify common challenging behaviors at each stage of ADRD and understand possible triggers.
Act: Make the patients calm by using strategies that still maintain their dignity as a person.

Objective 4: Assist ADRD patients with daily care routines.

Learn: Recognize how ADRD affects a person's ability to perform daily tasks like dressing, eating, bathing, and toileting.
Act: Break tasks into simple steps and give clear directions one at a time. Help patients with their daily routines in ways that match their abilities.

Objective 5: Work effectively with families for quality comfort care.

Learn: Understand the emotional challenges families face when caring for loved ones with ADRD across all stages.
Act: Use compassionate, clear language to discuss sensitive topics such as feeding issues, comfort measures, and care preferences.