Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: One arm of the Utah Geriatrics Education Consortium focuses on providing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) education to formal and informal caregivers. An interdisciplinary group of faculty developed a 3-hour online training program focused on best care practices, recommended by the National Alzheimer’s Association, for persons with ADRD residing in long-term care settings. Topic include: 1) Overview of Dementia (e.g., What are types of dementia and the associated symptoms?), 2) Understanding Behaviors and Your Approach (e.g., What are the best methods for recognizing and reporting behavior change?), 3) Effective Communication within Long-Term Care (e.g., What are the best strategies to enact effective team meetings?), and 4) Communication and Responding to Behaviors (e.g., What are methods for reducing patient agitation?). Throughout the four modules a case study follows “Mrs. Jones” to demonstrate the skills and techniques raised in each module. Pre- and post-evaluation questions are embedded in the training program.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Authors: Kara Dassel, Larry Garrett, Troy Andersen, James Ballard, Martin Freimer, Jorie Butler, Linda Edelman
Institution: University of Utah
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W3116499371