MEM506 - Dementia Training: Activities of Daily Living, Medications & Nutrition (1.0 HR)
The information provided here includes strategies to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, personal hygiene, and eating. Medications prescribed for people with dementia will be discussed as well as any potential side effects.
Purpose: 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 strategies to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, personal hygiene, and eating. Medications prescribed for people with dementia will be discussed as well as any potential side effects.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the importance and impact of helping preserve the activities of daily living for a person with dementia.
2. Discuss strategies for assisting people with dementia in activities of daily living in the following areas: dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, and toileting/incontinence.
3. Identify medications commonly prescribed for persons with dementia and discuss their side effects.
4. Explain how to detect and prevent malnutrition and dehydration.
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.