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