Course Code: REL-PAC-0-FADRDNHH
Hours: 3
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe successful strategies when assisting with activities of daily living.
Discuss how to identify the meaning of behaviors.
Identify at least three person-centered strategies used to address behaviors.
Identify at least two strategies to create meaningful and engaging activities.
Discuss the use of different types of activities for a person with dementia.
Describe at least two common issues that family members of people with dementia encounter.
Identify at least three strategies to create a safe environment for persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe the benefits of structured environments and routines in the care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss the basic principles of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Outline:
Part 1
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Strategies for ADL Care
What are ADLs?
Functional Abilities by Stage
ADL Strategies
Review
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Eating and Drinking
Toileting
Mobility
Review
Summary
Section 3: Addressing Behaviors
The Meaning of Behaviors
Problem-Solving
What Can You Do?
Review
Common Behaviors
Using Physical and Chemical Restraints
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Part 2
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Meaningful Activities
Psychosocial Needs
What is an Activity?
Meaningful Activities
Successful Activities
Person-Centered Care
Approach is Important
Individual or Group Activities
Review
Summary
Section 3: Different Types of Activities
Reminiscing Activities
Leisure Activities
Social Activities
Exercise
Sensory Involvement
Productive and Self-Care Activities
Review
Summary
Section 4: Family Issues and Concerns
What’s Next?
Planning Ahead
Behavior Changes
Caregiver Strain
A New Home
End-of-Life Care
A Long Goodbye
Meet Ann
Grief Process
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Part 3
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Home Safe Home
Nora
Safe and Secure Environment
What is a Hazard?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Structure and Routine Matters
Benefits of a Structured Environment
Routines and Schedules
Therapeutic Environment
Review
Summary
Section 4: Back to the Basics
Tom and Sarah
Person-Centered Care
Staff Approach
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
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.