Activity Director News for Sept is Now Live! CEUs OnSale!

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The Activity Directors September News is now Live ... we have some very exciting specials this month on NCCAP pre-approved CEU Workshops!

to view the September News .. visit http://www.activitydirectorsnetwork.com/ph...c.php?k=1.17.15

 

Alzheimer's Awareness

 

8 CEUs ON SALE $59.95

 

Did you know that 50% of all residents in nursing homes suffer from Alzheimer's Disease? Experts expect 1 in every 10 person over the age of 65 to have Alzheimer's by the year 2010. Is your activity calendar adequate enough to serve the needs of these people? The intentions of this course is to help the Activity Director and Therapeutic Recreationalist:

~Objectives of this course include:

~Understand the facts about Alzheimer's disease

~Understand different types of agitation behaviors and how to handle them

~Learn to use activities as a way of combating some of these agitation behaviors

~Offer many examples of ideal activities

 

There are tons of activity ideas for you to click and print. Take the knowledge and examples from this course and create a customized schedule for each and every one of your residents!

 

 

 

Understanding the Basics of Dementia

8 CEUs ON SALE $59.95

 

This course will give you an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, by understanding the disease. This information will increase your ability to provide therapeutic programs.

 

Program Content:

 

Alzheimer Statistics

Difference between normal aging and cognitive impairment

Reversible and irreversible dementia

Characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease

Diagnosis dementia

Treatments of Alzheimer’s disease

 

Objectives: To understand the impact the dementia on your current population.

To differentiate between normal aging and abnormal cognitive impairments.

To learn the difference between reversible and nonreversible dementia.

To be able identify 3 characteristics of Alzheimer’s.

To be able to list 5 ways to diagnosis dementia.

To identify at least 3 treatment plans for Alzheimer’s.

 

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