Dementia Care: Normal Aging vs. Alzheimer's/Dementia

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DCNAAD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Explain at least two differences between normal aging and dementia.
Identify at least three symptoms associated with dementia.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Normal Aging or Dementia?

Four Lobes of the Brain

What Is Normal Aging?

Is it Normal Aging or Dementia?

Review

Types of Dementia

Vascular Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia

Parkinson’s Disease Dementia

What Can You Do?

Review

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 19 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's  in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing." 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.