Elderwerks Continuing Education Opportunities

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Dementia Care

Professional Consumer

Understanding The World of Dementia Define what dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other related dementias. What is normal vs. non-normal aging. Discuss what differentiates reversable vs. irreversible dementia, and how the brain changes with dementia. Learn to recognize how dementia affects people differently, and how we can meet them in their world. DC19 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Frontotemporal Dementia In this session we will discuss what FTD is, its pathology, and the key differences between FTD and Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the variants of FTD, along with sign, symptoms course and treatment of the disease. DC20 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease This program geared both for professionals and consumers will discuss Parkinson’s Disease, how Parkinson’s disease affects the brain, and signs and symptoms of the disease. We will learn the differentiation of Parkinson’s dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Also covered will be tips and strategies for caregivers and those living with Parkinson’s Disease. DC21 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Lewy Body Dementia Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Lewy Body Dementia. Discuss statistics and risk factors for LB. Also discussed are diagnosis and pathology, symptom management such as hallucinations and delusions. Because a person living with LB are at risk for falls, prevention of falls as well as other strategies will be discussed. DC22 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

Chris Petrik RNBS CDI Elderwerks

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