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Amanda Olson

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed

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Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent cause of dementia, accounting for 60% to 80% of all cases with current estimates suggesting that 5.5 million older adults in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia (Alzheimer’s Association, 2018a). According to the Alzheimer’s Association (2018a), one in 10 older Americans has Alzheimer’s dementia, and almost two-thirds of them are women, likely due to the fact that women live longer than men. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, currently more than 48 million adults aged 65 years and older make up 15% of the population; by 2050, the older population is expected to exceed 88 million, comprising more than 22% of Americans (He, Goodkind, & Kowal, 2016). Because age is the primary risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to nearly triple by 2050, reaching 14 million. The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to climb sharply around 2030, when all baby boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) will be older than 65 years. The likelihood of rehabilitation professionals treating individuals with Alzheimer’s disease increases year by year.

Full Course Description
Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent cause of dementia, accounting for 60% to 80% of all cases with current estimates suggesting that 5.5 million older adults in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia (Alzheimer’s Association, 2018a). According to the Alzheimer’s Association (2018a), one in 10 older Americans has Alzheimer’s dementia, and almost two-thirds of them are women, likely due to the fact that women live longer than men. According to the U.S. Census...

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Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to provide useful, pragmatic information to rehabilitation therapists to facilitate successful rehabilitation for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Too often, those with dementia are excluded from rehabilitation opportunities based on the assumption that they will not benefit, or they are given a brief trial of rehabilitation that does not take into consideration the special needs of this population and, as a result, they do not make gains. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and its medical management, practical information on optimal interactions with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease, research findings related to motor learning in this population, existing evidence on rehabilitation with individuals with dementia, and strategies to facilitate successful outcomes. 

Professional Objectives:

  1. Define Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders.
  2. Describe the brain changes, stages, etiology, and risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease.
  3. Identify diagnostic methods and pharmacological interventions used with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease.
  4. Describe movement disorders associated with Alzheimer’s disease and the principles for facilitating motor learning and optimizing interactions with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease. 
  5. Describe evidence-based rehabilitation interventions for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and appropriate outcome measures.
  6. Implement strategies to facilitate optimal therapeutic success with individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to provide useful, pragmatic information to rehabilitation therapists to facilitate successful rehabilitation for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Too often, those with dementia are excluded from rehabilitation opportunities based on the assumption that they will not benefit, or they are given a brief trial of rehabilitation that does not take into consideration the special needs of this population and, as a result, they do not make gains. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and its medical management, practical information on optimal interactions with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease, research findings related to motor learning in this population, existing evidence on rehabilitation with individuals with dementia, and strategies to facilitate successful outcomes. 

Professional Objectives:

  1. Define Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders.
  2. Describe the brain changes, stages, etiology, and risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease.
  3. Identify diagnostic methods and pharmacological interventions used with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease.
  4. Describe movement disorders associated with Alzheimer’s disease and the principles for facilitating motor learning and optimizing interactions with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease. 
  5. Describe evidence-based rehabilitation interventions for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and appropriate outcome measures.
  6. Implement strategies to facilitate optimal therapeutic success with individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.

 

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Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nursing Home Administrator, Social Worker, and Activities Professionals.

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Julie D. Ries is employed by Marymount University and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSE

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nursing Home Administrator, Social Worker, and Activities Professionals.

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Julie D. Ries is employed by Marymount University and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.