Dementia Training Requirements for Assisted Living Facilities

This course is designed to teach healthcare providers (HCP) on how to identify and care for dementia patients. Understanding dementiaHow common is dementia?Causes of dementiaHow does dementia affect the human brain?Effects of dementia on different parts of the brainSigns of dementiaSymptoms of dementiaHow can dementia be classified?Diagnosis of dementiaDementia treatmentWhat increases the risk for dementia?Dementia risk reductionImportance of dementia careMain aspects of person-centered careIntroduction to dementia careDementia care recommendationsSufficient food and fluid consumptionStaff guidancePain managementSocial engagementAddressing dementia behavioral problemsWanderingWhat should you do if a patient wanders?HallucinationsAggression and angerSleeping problemsThe information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of OSHA, EEOC, DOL, OCR, FDA, CDC, NIAID, ATSDR, HHS or WHO (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors, or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by OSHA, EEOC, DOL, OCR, FDA, CDC, NIAID, ATSDR, HHS or WHO or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products.© 2023 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material.