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 U.S., population by 2060, making early detection and intervention more critical than ever. Nurses play a vital role in identifying symptoms, developing individualized care plans, providing emotional support to families, and maintaining patient safety and autonomy. By overviewing the causes, symptoms, and main types of dementia, this course serves as a valuable resource for improving dementia care across healthcare settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the primary causes of dementia
- Explain the impact of neurological changes on an individual’s functional abilities and behavioral patterns
- Discuss the importance of individualized care plans for patients with dementia
- Recognize the different types of dementia and their specific characteristics.
Intended Audience
This educational activity was developed for nurses.
CE Information
This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours by the Florida and California State Boards of Nursing.
Course Authors
This course was written by Brenda Kozak, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE.
Brenda has over 25 years of clinical experience in nursing practice and is a certified nurse educator. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice along with a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on education.