MODULE 1 Setting a Humanistic Framework for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia
Available In-Person and Online
Approved for Florida RNs and LPNs and Social Workers except for NJ Social Workers
Participants learn the key dynamics of aging & the brain, with an emphasis on the scientific overview of Alzheimer’s & related forms of dementia. Learners are encouraged to practice within a framework in which persons with cognitive deficits are encouraged to make decisions & live fully after diagnosis. This course can empower participants with increased awareness & confidence to engage in advocacy beyond the classroom.
MODULE 2
Communicating Creatively, A Multi-Modal Approach to Facilitating Expression, Comprehension, and Retention for Clients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia
Available In-Person and Online Approved for Certified Case Managers, Florida RNs and LPNs and Social Workers
Participants learn modified communication techniques for the elderly and memoryimpaired, exploring applications of multiple therapeutic modalities for the facilitation of creative expression, comprehension, and retention. This course can empower learners with the tools to connect quickly and effectively with clients throughout the stages of progression.