Course Description
Course Description:
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading illnesses affecting the elderly and is the most prevalent dementia. According to the World Health Organization, the number of Americans diagnosed with AD is expected to reach 82 million by 2030 (WHO, 2022) AD is a public health challenge. In May 2022, the federal government increased funding for AD research to almost $350 billion. As a major cause of physical and mental disability, and increased functional dependency, AD affects not only the patient but the caregiver as well. Allied healthcare providers will play a major role in education, communication, and treatment of this disease, and the research shows that their interaction is with the patient and their respective support team.
Learning about ADRD, the impact on the brain, AD stages and symptoms, and caregiver burden will enable you to better serve this population. This course will provide insight into the disease allowing you to have deeper understanding into the lives of patients and those who care for them.
Contact Hours: 1 |
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Target Audience: |
Instructional Level: Intermediate |
BOC Level of Difficulty: Advanced |