Examine the signs, symptoms, and stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and how these diseases affect physiology and brain function. This course focuses on the principles of communicating and providing care to individuals with memory loss and confusion while learning the best practices for dealing with behavior changes, challenges with the activities of daily living, and strategies to assist caregivers.
- Date:
- 1/3/17
- Primary Material Type:
- Collection
- Institution:
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 4
- Subjects:
- Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Brain, Pathology, Vascular, Lewy body, Parkinson's, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Frontotemporal, Delirium, Genetics, Early stage, Middle stage, Late stage, Strengths-based treatment, Communication, Reminiscence, Life Review, Cognitive impairment, Validation, Caregiving, End-of-life, Decision-makers, Advanced care planning, Treatments, Medications, Co-morbidities, Recreation, Spirituality, Religiosity, Sensory simulation, Psychosocial
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