10-544-104 Dementia Care Therapy and Practices

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Keywords

ageism , dementia friendly community , Alzheimer's , dementia , best practices in dementia care , living environments , end of life

Project

Authors

Candy Barth

Date Submitted

8/1/16

Material Type

Collection

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Northcentral Technical College

Industry Partner

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 4

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Examine the educational concepts and practices for the care and safety of individuals experiencing dementia. Explore caregiver strategies for persons with dementia by using person-centered techniques and practices that best support the dementia client. Investigate in depth, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Explore end of life care for the advanced dementia client and gain an understanding of how dementia impacts caregivers and community.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization