Retired ~ Alzheimer: Psychological Consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease
Category:
23
Credits:
1
Objectives:
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Distinguish Alzheimer’s Disease from other dementias by its unique presentation
• Recognize the changes in cognition, social function, and behavior/emotional well-being caused by AD
• Identify specific changes with the stages of disease progression
• Identify psychiatric issues associated with AD
• Discuss the effects of AD on caregivers
Description:
The purpose of this course is look at the impact of Alzheimer’s dementia on the cognitive, social and emotional well-being of the affected individual, as well as considers the effect the disease process has on the caregivers. Keywords: Elderly, Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Psychological
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
