Dementia Care: Activities for People with Memory Problems

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DCAFPMP

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 9/30/2027

Learning Objectives:
Explain how activities for those with memory problems can meet an individual’s needs and reduce unwanted behaviors.
Identify common activities to use with individuals with memory problems.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Benefits of Activities

Meaningful Activity Benefits

Self-Esteem

Sleep Habits

Mental Stimulation

Decrease in Agitation or Behaviors

Balance and ADL Function

Guidelines for Successful Activities

Review

Summary

Section 3: Meeting Needs Through Activities

Meeting Needs

Normalcy

Social Interaction

Spirituality

Cognition

Physical Activity

Goal Setting

Sensory Awareness

Activity

Music Activities

Reminiscing Activities

Review

Points to Remember

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN

Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.