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Alzheimer's Disease (1 credit hours)

Alzheimer's disease is a devastating disorder that affects approximately 4 million people in the United States. The purpose of this module is to provide basic information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The module identifies and defines various dementias differentiating between primary and secondary forms. Diagnosis, stages of disease progression and treatment are also discussed. Course Approval Expiration/End Date: March 1, 2011 Category A Credit

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. The ARRT does not allow CE activities such as internet courses, home study programs or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same or any subsequent biennium.

Mary Brown, BA, MA
Mary Brown earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from the University of Dayton and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling for the Severely Disabled from Wright State University. She was employed as part-time faculty at the University of Dayton in the Music Therapy program for 19 years and is currently teaching full time at Sinclair Community College. Mary has worked in various aspects of health care since 1980, including 12 years experience working with people with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to serving as Program Director for the Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Mary has worked as a music therapist on a 79-bed late stage Alzheimer’s unit and has managed several Alzheimer’s units caring for people from early through end stage of the disease. In addition to public speaking, Mary has developed and presented specialized training for staff working with people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • Recognize the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in US society
  • Define dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders
  • Distinguish primary and secondary dementias and implications of interactions
  • List important components of a full evaluation
  • List and identify 3 stages of AD
  • State current treatment strategies
ADEAR. Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center. Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheets. Oct 26, 2007. Available at: http://www.alzheimers.org/pubs/adfact.html#diagnosed. Accessed Dec 4, 2007.

AHAF. Alzheimer’s Disease: About Alzheimer’s. Frequently Asked Questions. Nov 5, 2007. Available at: http://www.ahaf.org/alzdis/about/adfaq.htm. Accessed Accessed Dec 4, 2007.

Alzheimer’s Association. Home page. Dec 4, 2007. Available at: http://www.alz.org/. Accessed Accessed Dec 4, 2007.

Alzheimer’s Association. Symptoms of Alzheimer's. Nov 21, 2007. Available at: http://www.alz.org/AboutAD/Warning.asp. Accessed Dec 4, 2007.

Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer's Facts and Figures. Oct 16, 2007. Available at: http://www.alz.org/AboutAD/Statistics.asp. Accessed Dec 4, 2007.

Alzheimer’s Association. Treatments. Nov 26, 2007. Available at: http://www.alz.org/AboutAD/Treatments.asp. Accessed Dec 4, 2007.

Gwyther L. Care of Alzheimer’s Patients: A Manual for Nursing Home Staff. American Health Care Association and the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association. 1985.

The Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. What is Lewy Body Dementia? 2004-2007. Available at: http://www.lewybodydementia.org/lbdsymptoms.html. Accessed Accessed Dec 4, 2007.

Reed BR. Pick’s Information Page. 1996-2000. Available at: http://www.bhoffcomp.com/coping/picks.html. Accessed Dec 4, 2007.

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