Alzheimer’s Disease: An Educational Program for Nursing Home, Hospice and Adult Day Care Staff

This continuing education course is designed to provide essential knowledge and practical strategies for staff working in nursing homes, hospice care, and adult day care settings who care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The program emphasizes a foundational understanding of disease progression, key clinical manifestations, and effective approaches to person-centered care. Special focus is given to communication, behavioral management, and strategies that support dignity, safety, and quality of life for patients across care environments.

The course integrates evidence-based practices and case scenarios to illustrate common challenges and effective interventions. By bridging clinical knowledge with day-to-day care-giving, participants will develop enhanced skills to meet the complex needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease while fostering collaboration within the interdisciplinary care team.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the stages and clinical features of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Recognize behavioral and psychological symptoms commonly associated with the condition.
• Apply person-centered strategies for communication and care planning.
• Demonstrate techniques for addressing challenging behaviors while ensuring patient safety.
• Support patients and families through education, compassion, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

Course Completion Requirements:

To complete this CE course and receive full credit, participants must:

• Register for the course.
• Review all course materials.
• Complete the post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher.
• Submit a completed course evaluation.

Note: Some courses may include additional assignments or clinical case reviews

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
• Commercial Support: This course has not received sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
• Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
• Off-Label Product Use: Any discussion of off-label medication use is clearly identified and supported by available evidence.