MEM505 - Dementia Training: Activities for Persons with Dementia (1.0 HR)
The information provided here includes practical ideas for planning beneficial, person-centered activities for people with dementia.
This seven-module series about the care of people with dementia is written for all levels of caregivers and health care providers. Topics covered in this series include understanding dementia, communication, behavior management, philosophy of care, person-centered activities, activities of daily living, and ethical dilemmas. The information provided here includes practical ideas for planning beneficial, person-centered activities for people with dementia.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe group and individual activities appropriate for persons with dementia.
2. Explain the significance of person-centered activities for persons with dementia.
3. Recognize the required aspects of an activity plan.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.