Start this course! Course Description Dementia affects up to 57 million people worldwide with the population projected to triple by 2050. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, projects that adults aged 65 and older will comprise 25% of the total United States, or...
Start this course! Course Description Caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease necessitates person-centered care that ensures safety, dignity, and independence. Focus areas include meeting individual needs, supporting overall patient and family well-being, maintaining a safe...
Start this course! Course Description Twenty million Americans have some form of peripheral neuropathy. Due to the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy, it is important for healthcare providers to have an understanding of neuropathy. This course will discuss a basic overview of the...
Start this course! Course Description This course provides caregivers with an understanding of the physical effects dementia has on the body and how this affects the lives of elderly individuals. The purpose of this course is to examine the physical effects of dementia, and the...
Start this course! Course Description The purpose of this program is to examine how dementia affects behavior and the challenges it poses for caregivers. It is our hope that by understanding the nature of mental decline, it will be easier to prevent negative situations with...
Start this course! Course Description Understanding what triggers certain behaviors in a resident with dementia will help you understand and address the behaviors in a positive way. In some cases, it may even allow you to prevent it from occurring. It is also important to remember...
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