Course Code: REL-SRC-0-ADRDA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Learning Objectives:
Identify the benefits of activities for persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Describe strategies to create meaningful and engaging activities.
Illustrate the use of different types of activities in the person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Creating Meaningful and Engaging Activities A. Introduction B. What is an Activity? C. Benefits of Activities D. Meaningful Activities E. Person-Centered Care F. Creating Meaningful Activities G. Successful Activities H. A Well-Rounded Mix I. Group vs. Individual Activities J. Environmental Considerations K. Your Approach is Important L. Review M. Summary Section 3: Types of Activities A. Introduction B. Productive and Self-Care Activities C. Reminiscing Activities D. Leisure Activities E. Social Activities F. Art and Music Activities G. Music Activity H. Art-Making I. Art Viewing J. Exercise K. The Power of Touch L. Sensory Involvement M. Sensory Garden N. Review O. Summary Section 4: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. References D. Congratulations!
Staff Writer: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN
Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Curriculum Designer for Relias.
Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee
All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Expert Reviewer: Jennifer Stelter, PsyD, CDP, CADDCT, CCTP
Dr. Jennifer Stelter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for Illinois and the Director of Operations of Clinical Programs for Alden Management Services. She has over 15 years experience in the healthcare and psychology fields and has worked over three years in the long-term care industry. For Alden, she oversees the Behavioral Health Program throughout the applicable Alden locations, as well as Alden’s Dementia, Social Service and Activity Programs, with assistance in the Developmentally Disabled Programs. Dr. Stelter is involved in program and policy development, provides initial and on-going trainings and educational opportunities for employees, colleagues and professionals in the field, conducts medical and psychiatric audit reviews and provides supervision to the applicable Directors at Alden. She has also participated in talk radio and publishing literature in order to advocate for her patients and educate those inquiring about the behavioral health field.
Disclosure: Jennifer Stelter, PsyD, CDP, CADDCT, CCTP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.