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Caring for a Person Challenged by Alzheimer’s Disease
Section 1: Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease
1.1 Understanding Alzheimer’s: Overview of the disease, including causes, symptoms, and progression.
1.2 Different Stages: Detailed look at the early, middle, and late stages of Alzheimer’s and associated care needs.
1.3 Activity: Interactive timeline to illustrate the progression of Alzheimer’s and key considerations at each stage.
Section 2: Effective Communication Strategies
2.1 Communication Techniques: How to communicate effectively with someone who has Alzheimer’s, including verbal and non-verbal strategies.
2.2 Understanding and Patience: Importance of patience and empathy in interactions, recognizing communication as more challenging as the disease progresses.
2.3 Activity: Role-playing exercises to practice communication strategies and handling difficult conversations.
Section 3: Behavioral Management
3.1 Common Behavioral Issues: Identification and strategies to manage agitation, aggression, wandering, and other common behaviors.
3.2 Environmental Adjustments: How to create a safe and comforting environment that reduces anxiety and confusion.
3.3 Activity: Scenario-based group discussion on how to handle specific behavioral challenges.
Section 4: Daily Caregiving Techniques
4.1 Personal Care Tasks: Best practices for assisting with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
4.2 Activity Engagement: How to engage Alzheimer’s patients in meaningful activities that can enhance their quality of life and maintain abilities.
4.3 Activity: Demonstration videos followed by virtual practice sessions on assisting with daily activities.
Section 5: Support and Self-Care for Caregivers
5.1 Managing Caregiver Stress: Techniques to manage stress and avoid burnout, emphasizing the importance of self-care.
5.2 Building a Support Network: How to establish and utilize a support network including family, friends, and professional resources.
5.3 Activity: Interactive workshop on developing a personal care plan, including stress management strategies and emergency contacts.
Section 6: Assessment and Certification
6.1 Knowledge Assessment: A series of multiple-choice questions covering the understanding of Alzheimer’s, communication strategies, and behavior management.
6.2 Practical Assessment: Submission of a case study analysis based on a hypothetical caregiving scenario, demonstrating application of learned skills.
2.2 Understanding and Patience: Importance of patience and empathy in interactions, recognizing communication as more challenging as the disease progresses.
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