Recognizing Dementia at Home
Recognizing Dementia at Home is organized by Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine and will be held from Nov 17, 2021 - Nov 17, 2024.
Course Overview / Description
This one-hour workshop introduces participants to the differences between Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as well as the connection between communication and
behavior when working with a person with memory loss. The workshop ends with an invitation to participants to create at least one item to address with their own cognitive health
or that of a loved one.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the viewer/learner will understand:
• The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• The relationship between communication and behavior in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
• How to apply knowledge to create a checklist for use in decision-making about personal cognitive health or that of a loved one
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.
